CVE-2007-0218: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 and 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by instantiating c...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Internet Explorer remote code execution issue. A malicious website could trigger memory corruption in IE 5.01 or 6 through specific Urlmon.dll COM object behavior. If successful, attacker code could run in the context of the logged-in user. Exposure is most plausible in legacy Windows environments that still run Internet Explorer 5.01 or 6, including embedded, isolated, or unsupported systems. Modern supported browsers are not identified as affected in the supplied sources. Prioritize remediation if any legacy IE 5.01 or 6 systems remain in business workflows. The risk is high because compromise could execute attacker code, but urgency depends on whether those systems still exist and can browse external or attacker-controlled content. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft guidance from MS07-033 where applicable.; Retire Internet Explorer 5.01 and 6 from operational environments.; Restrict legacy browser systems from browsing untrusted websites..

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Jun 29, 2026, 05:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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