How severe is CVE-2006-6659?

CVE-2006-6659 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6659 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6659?

CVE-2006-6659 primarily affects Microsoft Ie. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6659?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-6659 published?

CVE-2006-6659 was published on 2006-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6659

CVE-2006-6659 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ie with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Ie
Published: 2006-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Microsoft Office Outlook Recipient ActiveX control (ole32.dll) in Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 7 hang) via crafted HTML.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6659?: The Microsoft Office Outlook Recipient ActiveX control (ole32.dll) in Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 7 hang) via crafted HTML.
How severe is CVE-2006-6659?: CVE-2006-6659 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6659 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6659?: CVE-2006-6659 primarily affects Microsoft Ie. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6659?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6659 published?: CVE-2006-6659 was published on 2006-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:7.0:*:vista:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp2:tablet_pc:*:*:*:*:*

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