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CVE-2006-3910

UnknownEPSS 17.07%

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CVE-2006-3910 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2, when Outlook is installed, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by calling the NewDefaultItem function of an OVCtl (OVCtl.OVCtl.1) ActiveX object, which triggers a null dereference.. EPSS estimates a 17.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2, when Outlook is installed, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by calling the NewDefaultItem function of an OVCtl (OVCtl.OVCtl.1) ActiveX object, which triggers a null dereference.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
17.07%

96.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftIe6.0Sp2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-3910?
Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2, when Outlook is installed, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by calling the NewDefaultItem function of an OVCtl (OVCtl.OVCtl.1) ActiveX object, which triggers a null dereference.
How severe is CVE-2006-3910?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-3910 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 17.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3910?
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