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CVE-2006-1189

HighPublished

Buffer overflow in URLMON.DLL in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted URL with an...

Published: Apr 11, 2006
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: microsoft
Evidence observed: May 27, 2006

Primary CVSS

10.0/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

61.4%

High · next 30 days

Percentile: 99.2%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Buffer overflow in URLMON.DLL in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted URL with an International Domain Name (IDN) using double-byte character sets (DBCS), aka the "Double Byte Character Parsing Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Sources

Microsoft Internet Explorer - HTML Tag Memory Corruption (MS06-013)Exploit
Thomas Waldegger · windows · May 27, 2006

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