CVE-2010-2559

Name: CVE-2010-2559
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-08-11T18:47:50.967+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 27.52%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-2559 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 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," a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-3671, CVE-2009-3674, CVE-2010-0245, and CVE-2010-0246.. EPSS estimates a 27.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 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," a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-3671, CVE-2009-3674, CVE-2010-0245, and CVE-2010-0246.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

27.52%

97.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-908

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
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%3A11984Tool 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%3A11984Tool Signature

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2559?

How severe is CVE-2010-2559?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-2559 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 27.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2559?

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