CVE-2006-1992: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-1992: mshtml.dll 6.00.2900.2873, as used in Microsoft Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to cause a denia...

mshtml.dll 6.00.2900.2873, as used in Microsoft Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via nested OBJECT tags, which trigger invalid pointer dereferences including NULL dereferences. NOTE: the possibility of code execution was originally theorized, but Microsoft has stated that this issue is non-exploitable.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 17:35 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Microsoft Internet Explorer rendering-engine crash issue. A malicious web page using nested OBJECT elements could crash the browser through invalid pointer dereferences. The provided CVE text says code execution was theorized, but Microsoft stated the issue was non-exploitable. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy systems still using the affected Internet Explorer/MSHTML version. Risk is higher where those systems can browse untrusted websites or render untrusted HTML content. The source bundle does not identify broader affected product versions. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue, not a current emergency, unless the organization still depends on affected Internet Explorer systems. Prioritize remediation where legacy browsing is internet-facing or business-critical. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS06-021 for the relevant Internet Explorer security update.; Patch or retire systems using the affected IE/MSHTML version.; Restrict legacy browsers from accessing untrusted web content..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 13:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 25, 2006, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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MS06-021CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
ie-object-memory-corruption(25978)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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