Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 memory leak

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6. Impacted is an unknown function. The manipulation results in memory leak. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-0753. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 (Web Browser). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory leak vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-401. The product does not sufficiently track and release allocated memory after it has been used, which slowly consumes remaining memory. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

Memory leak in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP Service Pack 2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via JavaScript that uses setInterval to repeatedly call a function to set the value of window.status.

The issue has been introduced in 03/22/2001. The weakness was published 02/14/2006 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2006-0753. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1499 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

After before and not just, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1791 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 9023.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (24846), OSVDB (23307†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-40942†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.9

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
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Class: Memory leak
CWE: CWE-401 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Recommended: Upgrade
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02/14/2006 +1790 days 🔍
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03/12/2015 +581 days 🔍
07/07/2021 +2309 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-0753 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-0753
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-28770
X-Force: 24846
OSVDB: 23307 - Microsoft IE window.status Memory Leak DoS
Vulnerability Center: 40942 - Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2 Memory Leak Vulnerability Allows Remote DoS via a JavaScript, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 11:11
Updated: 07/07/2021 22:00
Changes: 03/12/2015 11:11 (47), 05/07/2019 12:40 (20), 07/07/2021 22:00 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:13A:103

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