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CVE-2008-4258

UnknownEPSS 17.84%

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CVE-2008-4258 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4 and 6 SP1 does not properly validate parameters during calls to navigation methods, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document that triggers memory corruption, aka "Parameter Validation Memory Corruption Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 17.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4 and 6 SP1 does not properly validate parameters during calls to navigation methods, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document that triggers memory corruption, aka "Parameter Validation Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
17.84%

96.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5.01Sp4
MicrosoftInternet Explorer6—
MicrosoftInternet Explorer7—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4258?
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4 and 6 SP1 does not properly validate parameters during calls to navigation methods, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document that triggers memory corruption, aka "Parameter Validation Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2008-4258?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4258 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 17.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4258?
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