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CVE-2006-4446

MediumPublished

Heap-based buffer overflow in DirectAnimation.PathControl COM object (daxctle.ocx) in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 allows remote attackers to cause a...

Published: Aug 30, 2006
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 28, 2006

Primary CVSS

5.0/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

62.2%

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

Heap-based buffer overflow in DirectAnimation.PathControl COM object (daxctle.ocx) in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a Spline function call whose first argument specifies a large number of points.

Sources

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 - Daxctle.OCX Spline Method Heap Buffer OverflowExploit
XSec · windows · Aug 28, 2006

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