Security readout for executives and security teams
This CVE describes a browser crash condition in Microsoft Internet Explorer when processing a web page with excessive nested marquee markup. The reported impact is denial of service, not code execution or data theft. The source bundle does not identify affected IE versions, a Microsoft patch, or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is mainly legacy environments where Microsoft Internet Explorer or IE-based browsing components can still open untrusted web pages. Modern, supported browser environments are likely lower concern, but the bundle does not provide version boundaries. Treat this as a legacy browser hygiene issue unless IE remains operationally required. Business urgency rises if users still browse external sites with Internet Explorer, because a simple web page crash can disrupt workstations or legacy workflows. Mitigation focus: Identify and restrict legacy Internet Explorer use for untrusted browsing.; Check Microsoft or vendor guidance for applicable legacy updates or retirement steps.; Prefer supported browsers for internet-facing activity..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- firefox-marquee-dos(26898)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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