CVE-2006-2383 describes an unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.01 SP4 and 6 SP1 and earlier. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing unexpected data to the DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Light ActiveX control, leading to a crash that facilitates code execution. With a CVSS score of 9.3 (Critical) and an EPSS score indicating high exploitability, this vulnerability poses a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector, medium attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not on the CISA KEV catalog, an ExploitDB entry confirms the existence of public exploit code, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.01CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.01:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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