CVE-2006-2383

UnknownEPSS 40.30%

Last modified

CVE-2006-2383 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4 and 6 SP1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "unexpected data" related to "parameter validation" in the DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Light ActiveX control, which causes Internet Explorer to crash in a way that enables the code execution.. EPSS estimates a 40.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4 and 6 SP1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "unexpected data" related to "parameter validation" in the DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Light ActiveX control, which causes Internet Explorer to crash in a way that enables the code execution.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
40.30%

98.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5.01Sp4
MicrosoftInternet Explorer6Sp1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2383?
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4 and 6 SP1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "unexpected data" related to "parameter validation" in the DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Light ActiveX control, which causes Internet Explorer to crash in a way that enables the code execution.
How severe is CVE-2006-2383?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2383 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 40.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2383?
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