CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-3450

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by using the document.getElementByID JavaScript function to access crafted Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) elements, and possibly other unspecified vectors involving certain layout positioning combinations in an HTML file.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code in the context of the browser user, potentially leading to system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Microsoft Internet Explorer to a newer version that does not contain this vulnerability, or consider using a different, more secure browser.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by using the document.getElementByID Javascript function to access crafted Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) elements, and possibly other unspecified vectors involving certain layout positioning combinations in an HTML file.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS