Microsoft · Internet Explorer 6 Sp1 · CVE-2006-3869
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Internet Explorer 6 SP1 versions prior to MS06-042 patch
**Description**
A remote code execution issue exists in the way Internet Explorer handles long URLs on websites that use HTTP 1.1 compression. This could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted Web page. If successfully exploited, an attacker could take complete control of an affected system.
**Recommendations**
For Internet Explorer 6 SP1, apply the MS06-042 patch or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider avoiding websites that use HTTP 1.1 compression until the patch is applied.