CVE-2006-1388: High severity Microsoft ie vulnerability

Published Mar 24, 2006
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Updated

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

Affected Software

3 affected components
Microsoft ie=6.0-sp1
Microsoft ie=6.0-sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0

Event History

Mar 24, 2006
CVE Published
08:02 PM
Mar 25, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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

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

4

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.

5

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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