CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-3638

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

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. This is demonstrated by the Nth function in the DirectAnimation.DATuple ActiveX control, also known as 'COM Object Instantiation Memory Corruption Vulnerability'.

Risk Assessment

The vulnerability can lead to remote code execution in the context of the browser user, potentially allowing system compromise or data loss. Organizations using vulnerable versions of Internet Explorer are at risk from malicious websites.

Recommendation

Update Internet Explorer to the latest version or apply available security patches from Microsoft. Consider disabling or restricting the DirectAnimation.DATuple ActiveX control and implementing browser security policies.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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."

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS