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CVE-2006-2218

UnknownEPSS 32.78%

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CVE-2006-2218 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in Internet Explorer 6.0 on Microsoft Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "exceptional conditions" that trigger memory corruption, as demonstrated using an exception handler and nested object tags, a variant of CVE-2006-1992.. EPSS estimates a 32.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Internet Explorer 6.0 on Microsoft Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "exceptional conditions" that trigger memory corruption, as demonstrated using an exception handler and nested object tags, a variant of CVE-2006-1992.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
32.78%

98.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftInternet Explorer6.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2218?
Unspecified vulnerability in Internet Explorer 6.0 on Microsoft Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "exceptional conditions" that trigger memory corruption, as demonstrated using an exception handler and nested object tags, a variant of CVE-2006-1992.
How severe is CVE-2006-2218?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2218 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 32.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2218?
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