Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) and possibly execute arbitrary code by instantiating certain Windows 2000 ActiveX COM Objects including (1) ciodm.dll, (2) myinfo.dll, (3) msdxm.ocx, and (4) creator.dll.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 6.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | 2000_server |
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1474
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443896/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19636
- http://www.xsec.org/index.php?module=Releases&act=view&type=1&id=16
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28512
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1474
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443896/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19636
- http://www.xsec.org/index.php?module=Releases&act=view&type=1&id=16
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28512
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4495?
CVE-2006-4495 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Microsoft Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) and possibly execute arbitrary code by instantiating certain Windows 2000 ActiveX COM Objects inclu...
How severe is CVE-2006-4495?
CVE-2006-4495 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-4495?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server.