CVE-2010-1259 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via memory corruption in Internet Explorer when users visit malicious sites.

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-2010-1259?

CVE-2010-1259 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer, published on 8 Jun 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

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1 and SP2, 7, and 8 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."

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-1259?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Internet Explorer.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1259?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-1259 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2010-1259 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-1259 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2h6c-r45x-r8w4.

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