EIP-2026-118845

PRE-CVE

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP0 - IsComponentInstalled() Remote (Metasploit)

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-118845. PoCs published by H D Moore.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a stack overflow vulnerability in Internet Explorer 6.0 on Windows XP SP0 via the `IsComponentInstalled()` method. It delivers a payload through a malicious HTML page served via an HTTP listener, achieving remote code execution.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP0 - IsComponentInstalled() Remote (Metasploit)

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by H D Moore · remotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1536

This exploit targets a stack overflow vulnerability in Internet Explorer 6.0 on Windows XP SP0 via the `IsComponentInstalled()` method. It delivers a payload through a malicious HTML page served via an HTTP listener, achieving remote code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Internet Explorer 6.0 on Windows XP SP0
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must visit a malicious web page or be redirected to it · Target must be running Windows XP SP0 with IE 6.0
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026