Security readout for executives and security teams
This 2006 issue concerns Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 allowing a remote attacker to execute HTA files. HTA execution can run with significant local impact, but the provided record does not describe the exact attack path, score, or current exploitation. Exposure is mainly legacy systems that still use Internet Explorer 6.0 or preserve it for compatibility. Modern environments are unlikely exposed unless old Windows images, kiosks, lab systems, or embedded workflows remain in service. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless IE6 still exists in production. If present, prioritize remediation because remote HTA execution can translate into business-impacting endpoint compromise. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS06-013 and apply the applicable Internet Explorer security update.; Retire or isolate systems that still require Internet Explorer 6.0.; Restrict legacy browser use to approved internal sites only..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1591CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- ie-hta-file-execution(25394)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1642CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1774CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1676CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- MS06-013CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1724CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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