CVE-2006-1016
High
Description
Buffer overflow in the IsComponentInstalled method in Internet Explorer 6.0, when used on Windows 2000 before SP4 or Windows XP before SP1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via JavaScript that calls IsComponentInstalled with a long first argument.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Microsoft Internet Explorer
PublishedMar 7, 2006
First seenMar 7, 2006
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft internet_explorer | 6.0 | — |
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