CVE-2010-3886

Name: CVE-2010-3886
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-10-08T22:00:36.707+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 16.80%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-3886 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The CTimeoutEventList::InsertIntoTimeoutList function in Microsoft mshtml.dll uses a certain pointer value as part of producing Timer ID values for the setTimeout and setInterval methods in VBScript and JScript, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about the heap memory addresses used by an application, as demonstrated by the Internet Explorer 8 application.. EPSS estimates a 16.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The CTimeoutEventList::InsertIntoTimeoutList function in Microsoft mshtml.dll uses a certain pointer value as part of producing Timer ID values for the setTimeout and setInterval methods in VBScript and JScript, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about the heap memory addresses used by an application, as demonstrated by the Internet Explorer 8 application.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

16.80%

96.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	8

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2010-06/0259.htmlBroken Link, Exploit
http://twitter.com/WisecWisec/statuses/17254776077Third Party Advisory
http://www.eeye.com/Resources/Security-Center/Research/Zero-Day-Tracker/2010/20100630Not Applicable
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11606Third Party Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2010-06/0259.htmlBroken Link, Exploit
http://twitter.com/WisecWisec/statuses/17254776077Third Party Advisory
http://www.eeye.com/Resources/Security-Center/Research/Zero-Day-Tracker/2010/20100630Not Applicable
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11606Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 8, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-3886?

How severe is CVE-2010-3886?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-3886 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3886?

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