Microsoft Internet Explorer MSHtmlPopupWindow object denial of service
| ie-mshtmlpopupwindow-dos (34754) |  Low Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Internet Explorer is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by improper handling of the MSHtmlPopupWindow object (mshtml.dll). By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web page, a remote attacker could cause the victim's browser to crash.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft, Internet Explorer 6
Remedy:
No remedy available as of November 29, 2008.
Consequences:
Denial of Service
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Wed Jun 06 2007 - 07:40:10 CDT , IE 6/Microsoft Html Popup Window (mshtml.dll) DoS at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2007-06/0077.html.
- Microsoft Internet Explorer Web site, Internet Explorer: Home Page at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/ie/default.mspx.
Reported:
Jun 06, 2007
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