CVE-2006-6885

UnknownEPSS 7.23%

Last modified

CVE-2006-6885 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An ActiveX control in SwDir.dll in Macromedia Shockwave 10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 7 crash) via a long string in the swURL attribute.. EPSS estimates a 7.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An ActiveX control in SwDir.dll in Macromedia Shockwave 10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 7 crash) via a long string in the swURL attribute.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
7.23%

93.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MacromediaShockwave10

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6885?
An ActiveX control in SwDir.dll in Macromedia Shockwave 10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 7 crash) via a long string in the swURL attribute.
How severe is CVE-2006-6885?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6885 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6885?
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