2006-3591 | Microsoft Internet Explorer null pointer dereference (BID-18946 / XFDB-27675)

By Max On Jul 12, 2021

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A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer (Web Browser). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-476. Impacted is availability.

The weakness was shared 07/11/2006 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at vupen.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-3591 since 07/14/2006. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available.

After 1 days, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 6.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 18946), X-Force (27675) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-40925).

Type

Web Browser

Vendor

Microsoft

Name

Internet Explorer

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-476
ATT&CK: Unknown

Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Upgrade: Internet Explorer 6.0
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03/12/2015 +268 days 🔍
07/12/2021 +2314 days 🔍Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/