CVE-2006-1185
HighPublic exploitUnspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain invalid HTML that causes memory corruption.
Published Apr 11, 2006 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2006-1185 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Ie (Microsoft), Internet Explorer (Microsoft), Network Camera Server Vb101 (Canon).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
70%
Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain invalid HTML that causes memory corruption.
Affected Products
9 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IeMicrosoft | 5.01-windows_2000_sp4, 6-sp1, 6-windows_2000_sp4, 6-windows_server_2003_sp1, 6-windows_server_2003_sp1_itanium_systems, 6, 6-windows_xp_sp2 | n/a |
| Internet ExplorerMicrosoft | 6-sp1 | n/a |
| Network Camera Server Vb101Canon | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 11, 2006
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- exploitExploitDB-1838
- otherMS06-013
- other18957
- other1015900
- otherie-html-execute-code(25542)
FAQ
Common Questions.
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain invalid HTML that causes memory corruption.
Affected: Ie (Microsoft) versions 5.01-windows_2000_sp4, 6-sp1, 6-windows_2000_sp4, 6-windows_server_2003_sp1, 6-windows_server_2003_sp1_itanium_systems, 6, 6-windows_xp_sp2; Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 6-sp1; Network Camera Server Vb101 (Canon). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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