CVE-2006-1186

CVE-2006-1186 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ie with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 58% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via by instantiating the (1) Mdt2gddr.dll, (2) Mdt2dd.dll, and (3) Mdt2gddo.dll COM objects as ActiveX controls, which leads to memory corruption.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1186?
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via by instantiating the (1) Mdt2gddr.dll, (2) Mdt2dd.dll, and (3) Mdt2gddo.dll COM objects as ActiveX controls, which leads to memory corruption.
How severe is CVE-2006-1186?
CVE-2006-1186 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-1186 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 58% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1186?
CVE-2006-1186 primarily affects Microsoft Ie. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1186?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-1186 published?
CVE-2006-1186 was published on 2006-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (21)

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