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CVE-2010-1260

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 19.06%

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CVE-2010-1260 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The IE8 Developer Toolbar in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 SP1, SP2, and SP3 allows user-assisted 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 "HTML Element Memory Corruption Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 19.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The IE8 Developer Toolbar in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 SP1, SP2, and SP3 allows user-assisted 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 "HTML Element Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
19.06%

97.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftInternet Explorer8

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1260?
The IE8 Developer Toolbar in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 SP1, SP2, and SP3 allows user-assisted 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 "HTML Element Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-1260?
CVE-2010-1260 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 19.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1260?
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