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CVE-2006-1016

7.5 · HIGH

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 Jav…

Published Mar 7, 2006microsoftEPSS 66.95%

Overview

CVE-2006-1016 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_explorer. It was published on March 7, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update internet_explorer to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refmetasploit.com/projects/Framework/exploits.html#ie_iscomponentinstalledRefwww.metasploit.com/projects/Framework/modules/exploits/ie_iscomponentinstalled.pmRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/16870Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24923Refmetasploit.com/projects/Framework/exploits.html#ie_iscomponentinstalledRefwww.metasploit.com/projects/Framework/modules/exploits/ie_iscomponentinstalled.pmRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/16870Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24923

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1016?

CVE-2006-1016 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_explorer. It was published on March 7, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-1016?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-1016?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update internet_explorer to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-1016?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-1016 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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