CVE-2006-3943

Public Exploit

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in NDFXArtEffects in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via long (1) RGBExtraColor, (2) RGBForeColor, and (3) RGBBackColor properties.

2.6

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 38.26% Top 5%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://browserfun.blogspot.com/2006/07/mobb-27-ndfxarteffects-rgbextracolor.html	exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28046	vdb entry
http://www.osvdb.org/27530	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19184	vdb entry exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3943?: CVE-2006-3943 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-3943?: To fix CVE-2006-3943, 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-2006-3943 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-3943 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~38% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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