What is the severity of CVE-2008-2254?

CVE-2008-2254 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service and execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2254?

To fix CVE-2008-2254, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Internet Explorer that is not affected by this vulnerability.

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2008-2254?

CVE-2008-2254 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 (SP1, SP2) and Internet Explorer 7.

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2008-2254?

CVE-2008-2254 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause crashes or execute arbitrary code via memory corruption.

Is there any known workaround for CVE-2008-2254?

There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2008-2254 other than applying the available updates and patches.

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CVE-2008-2254

critical

9.3

CWE

399

13/8/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-2254

First published: Wed Aug 13 2008(Updated: )

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7 accesses uninitialized memory, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, aka "HTML Object Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=6-sp1
Internet Explorer	=6-sp2
Internet Explorer	=7
Internet Explorer	=6

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/31375

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2254?
CVE-2008-2254 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service and execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2254?
To fix CVE-2008-2254, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Internet Explorer that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2008-2254?
CVE-2008-2254 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 (SP1, SP2) and Internet Explorer 7.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2008-2254?
CVE-2008-2254 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause crashes or execute arbitrary code via memory corruption.
Is there any known workaround for CVE-2008-2254?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2008-2254 other than applying the available updates and patches.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2254?
CVE-2008-2254 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service and execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2254?
To fix CVE-2008-2254, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Internet Explorer that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2008-2254?
CVE-2008-2254 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 (SP1, SP2) and Internet Explorer 7.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2008-2254?
CVE-2008-2254 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause crashes or execute arbitrary code via memory corruption.
Is there any known workaround for CVE-2008-2254?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2008-2254 other than applying the available updates and patches.