CVE-2006-1016

CVE-2006-1016 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 67% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1016?
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.
How severe is CVE-2006-1016?
CVE-2006-1016 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-1016 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 67% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1016?
CVE-2006-1016 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1016?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-1016 published?
CVE-2006-1016 was published on 2006-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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