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CVE-2006-5579

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code ...

Critical CVSS 9.3

Overview

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by using JavaScript to cause certain errors simultaneously, which results in the access of previously freed memory, aka "Script Error Handling Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

CWE: CWE-119 Published: 2006-12-12T20:28:00.000
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🔴 CRITICAL.

  • CVSS: 9.3 (CRITICAL)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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