Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by using JavaScript to cause certain errors simultaneously, which results in the access of previously freed memory, aka "Script Error Handling Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20807
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2006-58/advisory/Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017373
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/599832US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/30813
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454205/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454969/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21552
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-346A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4966Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-07
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20807
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2006-58/advisory/Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017373
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-5579?
CVE-2006-5579 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by using JavaScript to cause certain errors simultaneously, which results in the access of previously freed memory, aka ...
How severe is CVE-2006-5579?
CVE-2006-5579 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-5579?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Internet Explorer.