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CVE-2006-6659

MediumPublished

The Microsoft Office Outlook Recipient ActiveX control (ole32.dll) in Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer...

Published: Dec 20, 2006
Updated: Sep 16, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Dec 18, 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

17.6%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 97.1%
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

The Microsoft Office Outlook Recipient ActiveX control (ole32.dll) in Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 7 hang) via crafted HTML.

Sources

Microsoft Office Outlook Recipient Control - 'ole32.dll' Denial of ServiceExploit
shinnai · windows · Dec 18, 2006
Microsoft Outlook - ActiveX Control Remote Internet Explorer Denial of ServiceExploit
shinnai · windows · Dec 18, 2006

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