Microsoft Internet Explorer ActiveX Object denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component ActiveX Object. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2006-3512. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer (Web Browser) (version now known). This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component ActiveX Object. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by setting the Enabled property of a DXTFilter ActiveX object to true, which triggers a null dereference.

The weakness was published 07/09/2006 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-3512. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

After 2 days, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (27623), SecurityFocus (BID 18903†), OSVDB (27014†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-40926†). Similar entries are available at VDB-31241, VDB-31239 and VDB-31238. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-3512 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-3512
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-31240
X-Force: 27623
SecurityFocus: 18903
OSVDB: 27014 - Microsoft IE Object.Microsoft.DXTFilter Enabled Property NULL Dereference
Vulnerability Center: 40926 - Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP Null Dereference Vulnerability in DXTFilter ActiveX Allows Remote DoS, Medium

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

Created: 03/12/2015 14:25
Updated: 07/12/2021 15:51
Changes: 03/12/2015 14:25 (46), 05/07/2019 12:41 (20), 07/12/2021 15:51 (2)
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