CVE-2006-2900 Information disclosure in n/a
Attackers can read arbitrary local files by tricking users into typing filenames, which are then uploaded via manipulated JavaScript keystroke events.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-2900?
CVE-2006-2900 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ie, published on 7 Jun 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2900?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Canon Network Camera Server Vb101, Microsoft Ie.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2900?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2900 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2006-2900 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-2900 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Ie
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q95h-8xhw-ccxp.