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MS.IE.FolderItem.Control.DoS

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against a denial of service vulnerability in Internet Explorer.
The vulnerability is caused when accessing the object reference of the FolderItem controls, causing a NULL dereference and crashing the browser. It allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via sending a malicious Web page.

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Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP2
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Upgrade to the latest version, available from the website.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/internet-explorer/downloads/ie

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)
ID 26477
Created May 26, 2011
Updated Nov 15, 2021
Risk black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon lightgray-background-circle-icon lightgray-background-circle-icon
CVE ID CVE-2006-3658
Exploit Prediction Score 51.03%
Default Action drop
Active
Affected OS Windows
Affected App IE