Remote code execution in Microsoft Internet Explorer



Published: 2010-01-14 | Updated: 2017-01-31
Risk Critical
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2010-0249
CWE-ID CWE-416
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Microsoft Internet Explorer
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.

1) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU5541

Risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2010-0249

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to use-after-free error in Microsoft Internet Explorer. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code by accessing a pointer associated with a deleted object.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Internet Explorer: 5.01 - 8

CPE2.3 External links

http://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/979352
http://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms10-002

Q & A

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