Vulnerability Description
Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the browser's session with an arbitrary intranet web server, by hosting script on an Internet web server that can be made inaccessible by the attacker and that has a domain name under the attacker's control, which can force the browser to drop DNS pinning and perform a new DNS query for the domain name after the script is already running.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 6 |
References
- http://polyboy.net/xss/dnsslurp.htmlExploitURL Repurposed
- http://shampoo.antville.org/stories/1451301/
- http://www.osvdb.org/31329
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443209/100/200/threaded
- http://polyboy.net/xss/dnsslurp.htmlExploitURL Repurposed
- http://shampoo.antville.org/stories/1451301/
- http://www.osvdb.org/31329
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443209/100/200/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4560?
CVE-2006-4560 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the browser's session with an arbitrary intranet web server, by hosting script on an Int...
How severe is CVE-2006-4560?
CVE-2006-4560 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-2006-4560?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Ie.