CVE-2010-1259
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CVE-2010-1259 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1 and SP2, 7, and 8 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 25.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1 and SP2, 7, and 8 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
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 8 | — |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 7 | — |
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-159B.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-159B.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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