What is the severity of CVE-2006-5581?

CVE-2006-5581 has been rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5581?

To fix CVE-2006-5581, users should upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer or apply any available security patches from Microsoft.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-5581?

CVE-2006-5581 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted DHTML scripts that trigger memory corruption.

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2006-5581?

CVE-2006-5581 affects all versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.

What are the potential consequences of an exploit for CVE-2006-5581?

Exploiting CVE-2006-5581 can lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected system, compromising its security.

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CVE-2006-5581

critical

9.3

CWE

12/12/2006

9/4/2025

CVE-2006-5581

First published: Tue Dec 12 2006(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain DHTML script functions, such as normalize, and "incorrectly created elements" that trigger memory corruption, aka "DHTML Script Function Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	<=6
	<=6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5581?
CVE-2006-5581 has been rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5581?
To fix CVE-2006-5581, users should upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer or apply any available security patches from Microsoft.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-5581?
CVE-2006-5581 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted DHTML scripts that trigger memory corruption.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2006-5581?
CVE-2006-5581 affects all versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.
What are the potential consequences of an exploit for CVE-2006-5581?
Exploiting CVE-2006-5581 can lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected system, compromising its security.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5581?
CVE-2006-5581 has been rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5581?
To fix CVE-2006-5581, users should upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer or apply any available security patches from Microsoft.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-5581?
CVE-2006-5581 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted DHTML scripts that trigger memory corruption.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2006-5581?
CVE-2006-5581 affects all versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.
What are the potential consequences of an exploit for CVE-2006-5581?
Exploiting CVE-2006-5581 can lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected system, compromising its security.