CVE-2006-1388: High severity Microsoft ie vulnerability
Published Mar 24, 2006
·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.