CVE-2006-3658

CVE-2006-3658 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ie with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by accessing the object references of a FolderItem ActiveX object, which triggers a null dereference in the security check.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3658?
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by accessing the object references of a FolderItem ActiveX object, which triggers a null dereference in the security check.
How severe is CVE-2006-3658?
CVE-2006-3658 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-3658 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3658?
CVE-2006-3658 primarily affects Microsoft Ie. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3658?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-3658 published?
CVE-2006-3658 was published on 2006-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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