CVE-2006-1185: High severity Microsoft ie vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
9 affected components
Microsoft ie=5.01-windows_2000_sp4
Microsoft ie=6
Microsoft ie=6-sp1
Microsoft ie=6-windows_2000_sp4
Microsoft ie=6-windows_server_2003_sp1
Microsoft ie=6-windows_server_2003_sp1_itanium_systems
Microsoft ie=6-windows_xp_sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6-sp1
Canon Network Camera Server Vb101
Event History
Apr 11, 2006
CVE Published
11:02 PM
Apr 12, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-1185?
To fix CVE-2006-1185, update Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
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.
4
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-1185?
CVE-2006-1185 can be exploited through specially crafted HTML content that triggers memory corruption.
5
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.