gsd-2006-3638
Vulnerability from gsd
Modified
2023-12-13 01:19
Details
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 and 6 does not properly handle uninitialized COM objects, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) and possibly execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated by the Nth function in the DirectAnimation.DATuple ActiveX control, aka "COM Object Instantiation Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Aliases
Aliases
CVE-2006-3638


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      "lastModifiedDate": "2021-07-23T12:55Z",
      "publishedDate": "2006-08-08T23:04Z"
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