CVE-2006-1191

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 does not always correctly identify the domain that is associated with a browser window, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive cross-domain information and spoof sites by running script after the user has navigated to another site.

4.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 50.28% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/18957	third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25555	vdb entry
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015892	vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1251	vdb entry signature
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-013	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17457	vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1710	vdb entry signature
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1318	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1191?: CVE-2006-1191 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-1191?: To fix CVE-2006-1191, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-1191 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-1191 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~50% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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