PT-2010-4108 · Microsoft · Internet Explorer
Nicolas Joly
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Published
2010-08-11
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Updated
2022-02-28
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CVE-2010-2560
CVSS v2.0
9.3
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6 through 8
Description
The issue arises from improper handling of objects in memory, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing an object that was not properly initialized or has been deleted, leading to memory corruption. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Internet Explorer accesses an object that has not been correctly initialized or has been deleted. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by constructing a specially crafted Web page, potentially gaining the same user rights as the logged-on user. If successfully exploited, an attacker could take complete control of an affected system, enabling them to install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights.
Recommendations
For Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6 through 8, consider disabling access to specially crafted Web pages until a patch is available.
Restrict user rights to minimize the risk of exploitation, as administrative user rights could allow an attacker to take complete control of the system.
Avoid viewing untrusted Web pages with Internet Explorer versions 6 through 8 to reduce the risk of remote code execution.
Fix
RCE
Memory Corruption
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Weakness Enumeration
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Affected Products
Internet Explorer