Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a web page that contains a large number of nested marquee tags, a related issue to CVE-2006-2723.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2006-06/0085.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26898
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2006-06/0085.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26898
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6956?
CVE-2006-6956 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Microsoft Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a web page that contains a large number of nested marquee tags, a related issue to CVE-2006-2723.
How severe is CVE-2006-6956?
CVE-2006-6956 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-6956?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.