CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-3639

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 and 6 does not properly identify the originating domain zone when handling redirects. This allows remote attackers to read cross-domain web pages and possibly execute code via a crafted web page, known as the "Source Element Cross-Domain Vulnerability".

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information from other domains visited by the user or to execute arbitrary code in the browser context, potentially leading to session hijacking or system compromise.

Recommendation

Update Internet Explorer to the latest version containing the security fix. If possible, consider restricting the use of Internet Explorer or migrating to a modern, supported browser.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 and 6 does not properly identify the originating domain zone when handling redirects, which allows remote attackers to read cross-domain web pages and possibly execute code via unspecified vectors involving a crafted web page, aka "Source Element Cross-Domain Vulnerability."

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