CVE-2010-0489 Race condition in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document exploiting a race condition in Internet Explorer.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2010-0489?

CVE-2010-0489 is a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer, published on 31 Mar 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Race condition in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4, 6, 6 SP1, and 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document that triggers memory corruption, aka "Race Condition Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-362

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0489?

It affects 7 products.

Products include Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista and 1 more.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0489?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-0489 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2010-0489 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-0489 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wfcp-r54j-frmq.

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