CVE-2006-3730

What it is

Integer overflow in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a 0x7fffffff argument to the setSlice method on a WebViewFolderIcon ActiveX object, which leads to an invalid memory copy.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

63.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2006-07-19 00:00 UTC ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
2. 2006-07-21 14:03 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
3. 2026-06-16 22:27 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 63.6% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 8.8 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2006-07-21 14:03 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 22:27 UTC

Exploit probability

63.6% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-94 · Code injection

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Microsoft Ie 6.0
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 8.8

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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