CVE-2006-3450

Name: CVE-2006-3450
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-08-08T23:04:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 39.18%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-3450 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by using the document.getElementByID Javascript function to access crafted Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) elements, and possibly other unspecified vectors involving certain layout positioning combinations in an HTML file.. EPSS estimates a 39.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by using the document.getElementByID Javascript function to access crafted Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) elements, and possibly other unspecified vectors involving certain layout positioning combinations in an HTML file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

39.18%

98.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Ie	6.0	Sp1
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	6.0	—

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/21396Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016663
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/119180Patch, US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/27855
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/442579/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19312Patch
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-220A.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3212Vendor Advisory
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-027.html
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-042
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A433
http://secunia.com/advisories/21396Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016663
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/119180Patch, US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/27855
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/442579/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19312Patch
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-220A.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3212Vendor Advisory
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-027.html
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-042
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A433

Timeline

Published: Aug 8, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-3450?

How severe is CVE-2006-3450?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-3450 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 39.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3450?

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