CVE-2011-0094 Use after free in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a use-after-free flaw in Internet Explorer, requiring user interaction to visit a malicious page.

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-2011-0094?

CVE-2011-0094 is a critical use after free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer, published on 13 Apr 2011. 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

Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing an object that (1) was not properly initialized or (2) is deleted, aka "Layouts Handling Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-399

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0094?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Internet Explorer.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0094?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0094 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2011-0094 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-0094 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6hf6-rvjw-mcvv.

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