CVE-2006-3391: The Execute function in iMBCContents ActiveX Control before 2.0.0.59 allows remote attackers to execute arbitr

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-3391?

imbccontents activex control: upgrade to newer than 2.0.0.58. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-3391 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3391 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-3391 affect?

CVE-2006-3391 affects imbccontents activex control. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). The Execute function in iMBCContents ActiveX Control before 2.0.0.59 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary files via the file URI handler.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-3391?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.1UPGRADE

CVE-2006-3391 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting imbccontents activex control. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Execute function in iMBCContents ActiveX Control before 2.0.0.59 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary files via the file URI handler.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-07-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: imbc

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-07-06 20:05 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

imbc imbccontents activex control UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.0.58

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.0.58

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy imbccontents-activex-control || rpm -q imbccontents-activex-control || imbccontents-activex-control --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.0.58 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade imbccontents-activex-control

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade imbccontents-activex-control

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-3391?

imbccontents activex control: upgrade to newer than 2.0.0.58. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-3391 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3391 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-3391 affect?

CVE-2006-3391 affects imbccontents activex control. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). The Execute function in iMBCContents ActiveX Control before 2.0.0.59 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary files via the file URI handler.

How urgent is CVE-2006-3391?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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