critical
9.3
CWE
94
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-0247: Code Injection

First published: Fri Jan 22 2010(Updated: )

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4, 6, and 6 SP1 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."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Internet Explorer=6-sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Internet Explorer=6
Internet Explorer=6.0
Internet Explorer=6.00.2462.0000
Internet Explorer=6.00.2479.0006
Internet Explorer=6.0.2600
Internet Explorer=6.00.2600.0000
Internet Explorer=6.0.2800
Internet Explorer=6.0.2800.1106
Internet Explorer=6.00.2800.1106
Internet Explorer=6.0.2900
Internet Explorer=6.0.2900.2180
Internet Explorer=6.00.2900.2180
Internet Explorer=6.00.3663.0000
Internet Explorer=6.00.3718.0000
Internet Explorer=6.00.3790.0000
Internet Explorer=6.00.3790.1830
Internet Explorer=6.00.3790.3959
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Internet Explorer=5.01-sp4
All of
Internet Explorer=6-sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
All of
Any of
Internet Explorer=6
Internet Explorer=6.0
Internet Explorer=6.00.2462.0000
Internet Explorer=6.00.2479.0006
Internet Explorer=6.0.2600
Internet Explorer=6.00.2600.0000
Internet Explorer=6.0.2800
Internet Explorer=6.0.2800.1106
Internet Explorer=6.00.2800.1106
Internet Explorer=6.0.2900
Internet Explorer=6.0.2900.2180
Internet Explorer=6.00.2900.2180
Internet Explorer=6.00.3663.0000
Internet Explorer=6.00.3718.0000
Internet Explorer=6.00.3790.0000
Internet Explorer=6.00.3790.1830
Internet Explorer=6.00.3790.3959
Any of
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
All of
Internet Explorer=5.01-sp4
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-0247?

    CVE-2010-0247 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-0247?

    To fix CVE-2010-0247, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.

  • Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2010-0247?

    CVE-2010-0247 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.01 SP4, 6, and 6 SP1.

  • Can CVE-2010-0247 impact Windows 2000 or Windows XP?

    Yes, CVE-2010-0247 can impact systems running Internet Explorer on Windows 2000 and Windows XP if the affected versions are in use.

  • Is CVE-2010-0247 exploitable without user interaction?

    CVE-2010-0247 is exploitable remotely and can execute code without user interaction through malicious crafted web pages.

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