CVE-2006-7206: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash...

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This CVE describes a crash condition in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2. A remote attacker could trigger denial of service by causing the browser to mishandle ADODB.Recordset NextRecordset calls with long input. The supplied sources do not show code execution, privilege gain, a CVSS score, or active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to environments still using Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2 and processing untrusted web content that can instantiate the affected object. The supplied affected-products field is incomplete, so broader product impact cannot be confirmed from this bundle. Treat this as low urgency for modern environments, but a useful legacy-risk indicator. If IE6 on Windows XP SP2 still exists in production, prioritize containment and migration because even crash-only browser vulnerabilities indicate obsolete attack surface. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove remaining Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2 usage.; Restrict legacy browsers from accessing untrusted web content.; Check Microsoft or vendor guidance for any historical advisory or replacement guidance..

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Jun 29, 2026, 05:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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