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CVE-2006-5152: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to inject a...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a UTF-7 encoded URL that is returned in a large HTTP 404 error message without an explicit charset, a related issue to CVE-2006-0032.

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This is an old Internet Explorer cross-site scripting issue involving UTF-7 handling in certain 404 error pages. If an affected IE user visited a crafted URL, attacker-controlled script or HTML could be interpreted by the browser. The bundle does not provide CVSS, affected versions, a patch, or evidence of current exploitation. Exposure appears limited to environments where Microsoft Internet Explorer remains in use, especially with legacy web applications or error pages that reflect URL content without declaring a charset. The bundle does not identify affected versions, deployment conditions, or server products beyond the 404 response behavior. Treat this as a legacy-browser risk review, not an emergency based on the provided evidence. Escalate if Internet Explorer is still required for business workflows, because browser XSS can expose user sessions and sensitive web data. Mitigation focus: Check Microsoft or vendor guidance for historical remediation status and supported replacement paths.; Remove or block Microsoft Internet Explorer use where business processes still depend on it.; Ensure HTTP 404 and error responses declare an explicit safe charset..

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