Vulnerability Description
The Microsoft Office Outlook Recipient ActiveX control (ole32.dll) in Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 7 hang) via crafted HTML.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 7.0 |
| Microsoft | Outlook | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
References
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017397
- http://shinnai.altervista.org/viewtopic.php?id=41&t_id=8Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21649
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017397
- http://shinnai.altervista.org/viewtopic.php?id=41&t_id=8Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21649
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6659?
CVE-2006-6659 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The Microsoft Office Outlook Recipient ActiveX control (ole32.dll) in Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 7 hang) via crafted HTML.
How severe is CVE-2006-6659?
CVE-2006-6659 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-6659?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Windows Xp.