CVE-2006-1719: Medium severity Microsoft ie vulnerability

Published Apr 11, 2006
·
Updated

Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via any scrollbar Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) property.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft ie=6-windows_server_2003_sp1

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-2006-1719?

CVE-2006-1719 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability, which can lead to application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-1719?

To mitigate CVE-2006-1719, it is recommended to upgrade to a newer, secure version of Internet Explorer or apply relevant security patches.

3

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2006-1719?

CVE-2006-1719 primarily affects Internet Explorer 6 on Windows Server 2003 SP1.

4

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2006-1719?

CVE-2006-1719 allows remote attackers to induce a denial of service by manipulating scrollbar CSS properties.

5

Is CVE-2006-1719 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-1719 can be exploited remotely by attackers to crash the Internet Explorer application.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203