CVE-2006-6659

UnknownEPSS 16.20%

Last modified

CVE-2006-6659 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Microsoft Office Outlook Recipient ActiveX control (ole32.dll) in Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 7 hang) via crafted HTML.. EPSS estimates a 16.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Microsoft Office Outlook Recipient ActiveX control (ole32.dll) in Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 7 hang) via crafted HTML.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
16.20%

96.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftIe7.0
MicrosoftOutlookAll versions
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versionsSp2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6659?
The Microsoft Office Outlook Recipient ActiveX control (ole32.dll) in Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 7 hang) via crafted HTML.
How severe is CVE-2006-6659?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6659 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6659?
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