CVE-2006-3545

Name: CVE-2006-3545
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-07-13T00:05:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 14.24%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-3545 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 Beta allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a web page with multiple empty APPLET start tags. NOTE: a third party has disputed this issue, stating that the crash does not occur with Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 Beta3. EPSS estimates a 14.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 Beta allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a web page with multiple empty APPLET start tags. NOTE: a third party has disputed this issue, stating that the crash does not occur with Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 Beta3

Metrics

EPSS Probability

14.24%

96.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	7.0	Beta

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 13, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-3545?

How severe is CVE-2006-3545?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-3545 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3545?

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Source: NVD / NIST