7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-1185

First published: Tue Apr 11 2006(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain invalid HTML that causes memory corruption.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01-windows_2000_sp4
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6-windows_2000_sp4
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6-windows_server_2003_sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6-windows_server_2003_sp1_itanium_systems
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6-windows_xp_sp2
Internet Explorer=6-sp1
Canon Network Camera Server VB101

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-1185?

    CVE-2006-1185 has a significant severity as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through memory corruption.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-1185?

    To fix CVE-2006-1185, update Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2006-1185?

    CVE-2006-1185 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01 through 6 on various Windows operating systems.

  • What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-1185?

    CVE-2006-1185 can be exploited through specially crafted HTML content that triggers memory corruption.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-1185 if I cannot update Internet Explorer?

    Disabling scripting features or using an alternative web browser can act as a temporary workaround for CVE-2006-1185.

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