CVE-2006-2383
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CVE-2006-2383 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4 and 6 SP1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "unexpected data" related to "parameter validation" in the DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Light ActiveX control, which causes Internet Explorer to crash in a way that enables the code execution.. EPSS estimates a 40.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4 and 6 SP1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "unexpected data" related to "parameter validation" in the DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Light ActiveX control, which causes Internet Explorer to crash in a way that enables the code execution.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.01 | Sp4 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6 | Sp1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20595Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/417585US Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-164A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20595Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/417585US Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-164A.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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