CyberRota Analysis
This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5. It affects Windows, Java. Public exploit code or proof-of-concept references have been detected in its references. Its EPSS score suggests a 66.7% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. It may be remotely exploitable.
Public Exploit Signal
A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.
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CVE
CVE-2006-1016
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.5
EPSS
66.67%
Windows Java
Original NVD Description
Buffer overflow in the IsComponentInstalled method in Internet Explorer 6.0, when used on Windows 2000 before SP4 or Windows XP before SP1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via JavaScript that calls IsComponentInstalled with a long first argument.