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CVE-2006-1359

UnknownEPSS 68.07%

Last modified

CVE-2006-1359 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7 Beta 2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a certain createTextRange call on a checkbox object, which results in a dereference of an invalid table pointer.. EPSS estimates a 68.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7 Beta 2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a certain createTextRange call on a checkbox object, which results in a dereference of an invalid table pointer.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
68.07%

99.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftIe6.0Sp1
MicrosoftIe7.0Beta 2
MicrosoftInternet Explorer6.0—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-1359?
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7 Beta 2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a certain createTextRange call on a checkbox object, which results in a dereference of an invalid table pointer.
How severe is CVE-2006-1359?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-1359 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 68.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1359?
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