CVE-2023-43536

Summary

CVE-2023-43536 is a newly disclosed transient Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability affecting Internet Explorer. Maliciously crafted files with a length equal to 1 can cause the browser to experience a DoS condition while parsing the files. This issue can lead to browser instability and potential crashes, rendering the user unable to access the affected website or application temporarily. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by serving the malicious files to targeted users, potentially causing widespread disruption to their browsing experience. Users are advised to update their Internet Explorer software to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

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