# CVE-2006-1191: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 does not always correctly identify the domain that is associated with a browser window, which all

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2006-04-11 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 does not always correctly identify the domain that is associated with a browser window, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive cross-domain information and spoof sites by running script after the user has navigated to another site.

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## References

- http://secunia.com/advisories/18957
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25555
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015892
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1251
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-013
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17457
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1710
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1318
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1838

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