CVE-2006-0753: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-0753: Memory leak in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP Service Pack 2 allows remote attackers to cause...

Memory leak in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP Service Pack 2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via JavaScript that uses setInterval to repeatedly call a function to set the value of window.status.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 16:48 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old denial-of-service issue in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2. A malicious web page could consume browser memory through JavaScript, potentially crashing or degrading the browser. The supplied sources do not show data theft, code execution, or active exploitation. Exposure appears limited to legacy systems running Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2 that can browse untrusted JavaScript content. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless they retain old Windows XP/IE stacks for compatibility. Treat this as a legacy-risk cleanup item unless IE6/Windows XP SP2 remains in production. It does not appear urgent for modern fleets, but retained legacy browsers can create avoidable operational disruption and broader security exposure. Mitigation focus: Inventory and retire Internet Explorer 6 and Windows XP SP2 systems where possible.; Check Microsoft legacy guidance; no patch is identified in the supplied sources.; Restrict untrusted web browsing and JavaScript on any unavoidable legacy hosts..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 14:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 18, 2006, 02:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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ie-windowstatus-dos(24846)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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