CVE-2008-3475

Name: CVE-2008-3475
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-10-15T00:12:15.833+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 39.86%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3475 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 does not properly handle errors related to using the componentFromPoint method on xml objects that have been (1) incorrectly initialized or (2) deleted, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document, aka "Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 39.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 does not properly handle errors related to using the componentFromPoint method on xml objects that have been (1) incorrectly initialized or (2) deleted, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document, aka "Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

39.86%

98.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-908

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	5.01	Sp4
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	6	Sp1
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	7.0	—

References

http://ifsec.blogspot.com/2008/10/internet-explorer-6-componentfrompoint.htmlIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122479227205998&w=2Mailing List
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497380/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31617Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021047Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-288A.htmlBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2809Broken Link
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-069/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-058Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45563Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45565Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A13151Broken Link
http://ifsec.blogspot.com/2008/10/internet-explorer-6-componentfrompoint.htmlIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122479227205998&w=2Mailing List
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497380/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31617Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021047Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-288A.htmlBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2809Broken Link
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-069/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-058Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45563Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45565Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A13151Broken Link

Timeline

Published: Oct 15, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3475?

How severe is CVE-2008-3475?

CVE-2008-3475 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 39.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3475?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST