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CVE-2006-2900

4.0 · MEDIUM

Internet Explorer 6 allows user-assisted remote attackers to read arbitrary files by tricking a user into typing the characters of the target filename in a text box and using the OnKeyDown, OnKeyPr…

Published Jun 7, 2006microsoftCWE-200EPSS 12.61%

Overview

CVE-2006-2900 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft ie. It was published on June 7, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Internet Explorer 6 allows user-assisted remote attackers to read arbitrary files by tricking a user into typing the characters of the target filename in a text box and using the OnKeyDown, OnKeyPress, and OnKeyUp Javascript keystroke events to change the focus and cause those characters to be inserted into a file upload input control, which can then upload the file when the user submits the form.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update ie to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-June/046610.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/20449Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/1059Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/18308Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2161Reflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-June/046610.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/20449Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/1059Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/18308Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2161

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2900?

CVE-2006-2900 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft ie. It was published on June 7, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-2900?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-2900?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update ie to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-2900?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-2900 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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