CVE-2010-0490: Code Injection
First published: Wed Mar 31 2010(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."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =7 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =7 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =6 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =8 | |
| Internet Explorer | =8.0.6001 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =7 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =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 Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6 | |
| Internet Explorer | =8 | |
| Internet Explorer | =8.0.6001 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0744
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39031
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023773
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-068A.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-089A.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8302
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-018
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0490?
CVE-2010-0490 is rated as critical due to its ability to allow remote code execution which poses significant security risks.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0490?
To fix CVE-2010-0490, ensure that you update Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest version available.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2010-0490?
CVE-2010-0490 affects Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, and 8.
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2010-0490?
CVE-2010-0490 impacts various Microsoft Windows systems including Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 2003 Server, and Windows 2008.
Can CVE-2010-0490 lead to data loss?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2010-0490 can potentially lead to data loss and unauthorized access to sensitive information.
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