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CVE-2006-3451

UnknownEPSS 39.28%

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CVE-2006-3451 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 SP4 and 6 do not properly garbage collect when "multiple imports are used on a styleSheets collection" to construct a chain of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 39.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 SP4 and 6 do not properly garbage collect when "multiple imports are used on a styleSheets collection" to construct a chain of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
39.28%

98.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftIe5.0Sp4
MicrosoftIe6Windows Server 2003 Sp1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-3451?
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 SP4 and 6 do not properly garbage collect when "multiple imports are used on a styleSheets collection" to construct a chain of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-3451?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-3451 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 39.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3451?
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