CVE-2006-5579
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CVE-2006-5579 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by using JavaScript to cause certain errors simultaneously, which results in the access of previously freed memory, aka "Script Error Handling Memory Corruption Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 30.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by using JavaScript to cause certain errors simultaneously, which results in the access of previously freed memory, aka "Script Error Handling Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6 |
References
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2006-58/advisory/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/599832US Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-346A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4966Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2006-58/advisory/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/599832US Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-346A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4966Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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