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CVE-2006-1016

UnknownEPSS 66.67%

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CVE-2006-1016 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the IsComponentInstalled method in Internet Explorer 6.0, when used on Windows 2000 before SP4 or Windows XP before SP1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via JavaScript that calls IsComponentInstalled with a long first argument.. EPSS estimates a 66.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the IsComponentInstalled method in Internet Explorer 6.0, when used on Windows 2000 before SP4 or Windows XP before SP1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via JavaScript that calls IsComponentInstalled with a long first argument.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
66.67%

99.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftInternet Explorer6.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-1016?
Buffer overflow in the IsComponentInstalled method in Internet Explorer 6.0, when used on Windows 2000 before SP4 or Windows XP before SP1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via JavaScript that calls IsComponentInstalled with a long first argument.
How severe is CVE-2006-1016?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-1016 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 66.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1016?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST