Microsoft Internet Explorer up to 6.0 Javascript self.location denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Microsoft Internet Explorer up to 6.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function self.location of the component Javascript. The manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2001-1219. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer up to 6.0 (Web Browser). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function self.location of the component Javascript. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and earlier allows malicious website operators to cause a denial of service (client crash) via JavaScript that continually refreshes the window via self.location.

The weakness was published 12/20/2001 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2001-1219. 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 known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1499 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (9122), SecurityFocus (BID 3730†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-5504†). Similar entry is available at VDB-17764. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-1219 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1219
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17765
X-Force: 9122
SecurityFocus: 3730 - Microsoft Internet Explorer Refresh Denial of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 5504 - DoS in Microsoft Internet Explorer via Continuous Refresh in JavaScript Code of Malicious Page, Medium

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Created: 07/11/2014 11:52
Updated: 04/07/2017 12:06
Changes: 07/11/2014 11:52 (42), 04/07/2017 12:06 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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