CVE-2006-5581
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CVE-2006-5581 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain DHTML script functions, such as normalize, and "incorrectly created elements" that trigger memory corruption, aka "DHTML Script Function Memory Corruption Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 35.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain DHTML script functions, such as normalize, and "incorrectly created elements" that trigger memory corruption, aka "DHTML Script Function Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | <= 6 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23288Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/347448US 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/advisories/23288Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/347448US 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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