CVE-2006-1303

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4 and 6 SP1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by…

published June 13, 2006

CVSS
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EPSS
38%
Percentile
98.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Unspecified vulnerabilities are lurking in Microsoft Internet Explorer, enabling attackers to remotely execute code by playing with COM objects in Wmm2fxa.dll! 🦸 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef is following a recipe, but a sneaky customer has tampered with the ingredients — the dish could end up in a chaotic mess! 🍽️ An attacker could cause memory corruption during garbage collection, leading to unpredictable behavior in the browser. This could allow them to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising sensitive information or taking control of the user's system. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef is following a recipe, but a sneaky customer has tampered with the ingredients — the dish could end up in a chaotic mess! 🍽️ This vulnerability in Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to exploit certain COM objects, causing instability and enabling arbitrary code execution, all due to improper handling of memory.

What to do

An attacker could cause memory corruption during garbage collection, leading to unpredictable behavior in the browser. This could allow them to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising sensitive information or taking control of the user's system. Yikes! Although this is a historical vulnerability with no current known exploitation, it's essential to ensure your Internet Explorer is updated to the latest version or consider using more secure browsers. Regularly audit and patch your systems to prevent any potential vulnerabilities. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your systems secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.38010 · 98.6th percentile
Published
2006-06-13T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 JUN 19:00Z
    Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4 and 6 SP1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by…
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