CVE-2006-3200

CVE-2006-3200 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified versions of Internet Explorer allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an IFRAME with a src tag containing a "File://" URI followed by an 8-bit character. NOTE: some third parties were unable to verify this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3200?
Unspecified versions of Internet Explorer allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an IFRAME with a src tag containing a "File://" URI followed by an 8-bit character. NOTE: some third parties were unable to verify this issue.
How severe is CVE-2006-3200?
CVE-2006-3200 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-3200 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3200?
CVE-2006-3200 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3200?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-3200 published?
CVE-2006-3200 was published on 2006-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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