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CVE-2006-4560

UnknownEPSS 18.26%

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CVE-2006-4560 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the browser's session with an arbitrary intranet web server, by hosting script on an Internet web server that can be made inaccessible by the attacker and that has a domain name under the attacker's control, which can force the browser to drop DNS pinning and perform a new DNS query for the domain name after the script is already running.. EPSS estimates a 18.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the browser's session with an arbitrary intranet web server, by hosting script on an Internet web server that can be made inaccessible by the attacker and that has a domain name under the attacker's control, which can force the browser to drop DNS pinning and perform a new DNS query for the domain name after the script is already running.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
18.26%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftIe6Windows Server 2003 Sp1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4560?
Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the browser's session with an arbitrary intranet web server, by hosting script on an Internet web server that can be made inaccessible by the attacker and that has a domain name under the attacker's control, which can force the browser to drop DNS pinning and perform a new DNS query for the domain name after the script is already running.
How severe is CVE-2006-4560?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4560 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4560?
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