CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-1190

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 involves incorrect return of IOleClientSite information when dynamically creating an embedded object. This can cause the object to run in the wrong security context or zone, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Risk Assessment

The risk for the organization includes the possibility of remote code execution by an attacker, which could lead to system compromise, data theft, or further propagation of the attack within the network.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately update Internet Explorer to the latest available version and apply security patches released by Microsoft. Additionally, consider using a modern browser with a better security model.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 does not always return the correct IOleClientSite information when dynamically creating an embedded object, which could cause Internet Explorer to run the object in the wrong security context or zone, and allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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