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CVE-2006-3638

HIGH · CVSS 7.5 EPSS 36.80%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2006-08-08 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5. It affects Microsoft. Its EPSS score suggests a 36.8% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. It may be remotely exploitable. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2006-3638
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.5
EPSS
36.80%
Microsoft

Original NVD Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 and 6 does not properly handle uninitialized COM objects, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) and possibly execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated by the Nth function in the DirectAnimation.DATuple ActiveX control, aka "COM Object Instantiation Memory Corruption Vulnerability."