CVE-2010-0490

UnknownEPSS 29.32%

Last modified

CVE-2010-0490 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 6 SP1, 7, and 8 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing an object that (1) was not properly initialized or (2) is deleted, leading to memory corruption, aka "Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 29.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 6 SP1, 7, and 8 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing an object that (1) was not properly initialized or (2) is deleted, leading to memory corruption, aka "Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
29.32%

97.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftInternet Explorer7—
MicrosoftWindows 2003 ServerAll versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows Server 2003All versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versions—
MicrosoftWindows VistaAll versions—
MicrosoftInternet Explorer6—
MicrosoftInternet Explorer8—
MicrosoftInternet Explorer8.0.6001—
MicrosoftWindows 7All versions—

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-0490?
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 6 SP1, 7, and 8 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing an object that (1) was not properly initialized or (2) is deleted, leading to memory corruption, aka "Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-0490?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-0490 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 29.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0490?
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