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CVE-2006-2094

UnknownEPSS 23.13%

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CVE-2006-2094 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer before Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, when Prompt is configured in Security Settings, uses modal dialogs to verify that a user wishes to run an ActiveX control or perform other risky actions, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to construct a race condition that tricks a user into clicking an object or pressing keys that are actually applied to a "Yes" approval for executing the control.. EPSS estimates a 23.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer before Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, when Prompt is configured in Security Settings, uses modal dialogs to verify that a user wishes to run an ActiveX control or perform other risky actions, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to construct a race condition that tricks a user into clicking an object or pressing keys that are actually applied to a "Yes" approval for executing the control.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
23.13%

97.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftIe5—
MicrosoftIe5.0—
MicrosoftIe5.0.1—
MicrosoftIe6.0Sp1
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5.0—
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5.0.1—
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5.5—
MicrosoftInternet Explorer6.0—
MicrosoftInternet Explorer7.0Beta1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2094?
Microsoft Internet Explorer before Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, when Prompt is configured in Security Settings, uses modal dialogs to verify that a user wishes to run an ActiveX control or perform other risky actions, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to construct a race condition that tricks a user into clicking an object or pressing keys that are actually applied to a "Yes" approval for executing the control.
How severe is CVE-2006-2094?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2094 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 23.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2094?
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