CVE-2006-1359
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitMicrosoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7 Beta 2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a certain createTextRange call on a checkbox object, which results in a dereference of an invalid table pointer.
Published Mar 22, 2006 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2006-1359 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Ie (Microsoft), Internet Explorer (Microsoft).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Apr 11, 2006. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 68% 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 listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
68%
Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7 Beta 2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a certain createTextRange call on a checkbox object, which results in a dereference of an invalid table pointer.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Apr 11, 2006 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IeMicrosoft | 6.0-sp1, 6.0-sp2, 7.0-beta_2 | n/a |
| Internet ExplorerMicrosoft | 6.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 22, 2006
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 11, 2006
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- advisory18680
- advisoryhttp://www.computerterrorism.com/research/ct22-03-2006
- exploitMSF ms06_013_createtextrange.rb
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitExploitDB-1606
FAQ
Common Questions.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7 Beta 2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a certain createTextRange call on a checkbox object, which results in a dereference of an invalid table pointer.
Affected: Ie (Microsoft) versions 6.0-sp1, 6.0-sp2, 7.0-beta_2; Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 6.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Apr 11, 2006.
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 listed as exploited in the wild.
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