CVE-2006-3511

CVE-2006-3511 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 22% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by setting the fonts property of the HtmlDlgSafeHelper object, which triggers a null dereference.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3511?
Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by setting the fonts property of the HtmlDlgSafeHelper object, which triggers a null dereference.
How severe is CVE-2006-3511?
CVE-2006-3511 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-3511 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 22% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3511?
CVE-2006-3511 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3511?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-3511 published?
CVE-2006-3511 was published on 2006-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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