CVE-2010-0244: Code Injection

Published Jan 22, 2010
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Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 6 SP1, 7, and 8 does not properly handle objects in memory, which 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," a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-2530 and CVE-2009-2531.

Affected Software

104 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8.0.6001
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7.0.5730-unknown
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7.0.5730.11
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7.00.5730.1100
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7.00.6000.16386
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7.00.6000.16441
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6-sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.00.2462.0000
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.00.2479.0006
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0.2600
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.00.2600.0000
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0.2800
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0.2800.1106
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.00.2800.1106
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0.2900
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0.2900.2180
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.00.2900.2180
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.00.3663.0000
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.00.3718.0000
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.00.3790.0000
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.00.3790.1830
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.00.3790.3959
All of the following
Any of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8.0.6001
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
All of the following
Any of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7.0.5730-unknown
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7.0.5730.11
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7.00.5730.1100
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7.00.6000.16386
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7.00.6000.16441
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6-sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
All of the following
Any of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.00.2462.0000
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.00.2479.0006
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0.2600
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.00.2600.0000
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0.2800
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0.2800.1106
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.00.2800.1106
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0.2900
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0.2900.2180
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.00.2900.2180
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.00.3663.0000
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.00.3718.0000
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.00.3790.0000
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.00.3790.1830
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.00.3790.3959
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2

Event History

Jan 22, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:20 PM
Description
Data Sourced
10:00 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0244?

CVE-2010-0244 is rated as critical because it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-0244?

To fix CVE-2010-0244, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.

3

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2010-0244?

CVE-2010-0244 affects Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, and 8.

4

Can CVE-2010-0244 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2010-0244 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to corrupt memory and execute malicious code.

5

Are specific Windows versions impacted by CVE-2010-0244?

Yes, CVE-2010-0244 impacts Windows versions that run Internet Explorer 6, 7, or 8, including Windows XP, Vista, and Server editions.

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