CVE-2006-3657

UnknownEPSS 16.63%

Last modified

CVE-2006-3657 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack overflow exception) via a DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Gradient ActiveX object with a long (1) StartColorStr or (2) EndColorStr property.. EPSS estimates a 16.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack overflow exception) via a DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Gradient ActiveX object with a long (1) StartColorStr or (2) EndColorStr property.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
16.63%

96.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftIe6Windows Server 2003 Sp1
MicrosoftInternet Explorer6Sp1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-3657?
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack overflow exception) via a DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Gradient ActiveX object with a long (1) StartColorStr or (2) EndColorStr property.
How severe is CVE-2006-3657?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-3657 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3657?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST