CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-1188

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted HTML elements with a certain tag, leading to memory corruption.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely take control of the victim's system, install malware, steal data, or disrupt system operations.

Recommendation

Immediately update Internet Explorer to the latest available version or consider migrating to a modern, supported browser.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via HTML elements with a certain crafted tag, which leads to memory corruption.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS