CVE-2006-4446: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-4446: Heap-based buffer overflow in DirectAnimation.PathControl COM object (daxctle.ocx) in Microsoft Internet Ex...

Heap-based buffer overflow in DirectAnimation.PathControl COM object (daxctle.ocx) in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a Spline function call whose first argument specifies a large number of points.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 19:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2006-4446 is a legacy Internet Explorer flaw in a DirectAnimation ActiveX/COM component. A malicious web page could crash the browser and may be able to run code. Business urgency is mainly for old, unsupported systems or legacy applications still dependent on IE 6.0 SP1. Exposure appears limited to environments retaining Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 or the vulnerable daxctle.ocx DirectAnimation.PathControl COM object. Modern environments without that legacy browser/control are unlikely to be affected, but legacy kiosk, OT, lab, and compatibility systems should be checked. Treat as high priority only where legacy Internet Explorer remains in use. For normal modern fleets, prioritize discovery and decommissioning over emergency response. Any internet-browsing host with IE 6.0 SP1 should be remediated or isolated promptly. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft MS06-067 or later applicable Internet Explorer security updates.; Retire Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 wherever business applications permit.; Restrict legacy IE systems from browsing untrusted websites..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 10:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 30, 2006, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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ie-daxctle-dos(28608)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:437CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
MS06-067CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS

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