CVE-2008-2254: Critical severity internet explorer vulnerability

Published Aug 13, 2008
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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."

Affected Software

4 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6-sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6

Remediation

Event History

Aug 13, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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