CVE-2010-0255: Medium severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4, 6, 6 SP1, 7, and 8 does not prevent rendering of non-HTML local files as HTML documents, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and read arbitrary files via vectors involving JavaScript exploit code that constructs a reference to a file://127.0.0.1 URL, aka the dynamic OBJECT tag vulnerability, as demonstrated by obtaining the data from an index.dat file, a variant of CVE-2009-1140 and related to CVE-2008-1448.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0255?
CVE-2010-0255 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions and read arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0255?
To fix CVE-2010-0255, it is recommended to update Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest version available.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2010-0255?
CVE-2010-0255 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01 SP4, 6, 6 SP1, 7, and 8.
What can attackers do with CVE-2010-0255?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2010-0255 to use JavaScript code to read local files that should be restricted.
Is CVE-2010-0255 a widespread vulnerability?
CVE-2010-0255 is classified as a widespread vulnerability due to the popularity of the affected versions of Internet Explorer.