CVE-2010-2558

Name: CVE-2010-2558
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-08-11T18:47:50.953+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 21.04%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-2558 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Race condition in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 7, and 8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via vectors related to an object in memory, aka "Race Condition Memory Corruption Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 21.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Race condition in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 7, and 8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via vectors related to an object in memory, aka "Race Condition Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

21.04%

97.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	6
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	7
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	8

References

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-222A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-053Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11853Tool Signature
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-222A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-053Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11853Tool Signature

Timeline

Published: Aug 11, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2558?

How severe is CVE-2010-2558?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-2558 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 21.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2558?

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