CVE-2010-0490

Name: CVE-2010-0490
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-03-31T19:30:00.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 29.32%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	7	—
Microsoft	Windows 2003 Server	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2003	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	—
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	6	—
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	8	—
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	8.0.6001	—
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	—

References

http://securitytracker.com/id?1023773
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39031Patch
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-068A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-089A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0744Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-018
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8302
http://securitytracker.com/id?1023773
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39031Patch
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-068A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-089A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0744Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-018
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8302

Timeline

Published: Mar 31, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-0490?

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