7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-1388

First published: Fri Mar 24 2006(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute HTA files via unknown vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0-sp2
Internet Explorer=6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-1388?

    CVE-2006-1388 is considered to be of high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-1388?

    To fix CVE-2006-1388, it is recommended to update Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest version that is no longer susceptible to this vulnerability.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2006-1388?

    CVE-2006-1388 affects Internet Explorer versions 6.0 with service packs SP1 and SP2.

  • What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-1388?

    CVE-2006-1388 can be exploited by attackers to execute HTA files remotely on vulnerable systems.

  • Is CVE-2006-1388 still a concern for users today?

    While CVE-2006-1388 primarily affects older versions of Internet Explorer, users still using these versions are at risk and should upgrade to a more secure browser.

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