CVE-2010-0490: Code Injection

Published 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."

Affected Software

71 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
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 Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8.0.6001
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
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 Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
All of the following
Any of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8.0.6001
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=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

Event History

Mar 31, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
07:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-0490?

To fix CVE-2010-0490, ensure that you update Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest version available.

3

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2010-0490?

CVE-2010-0490 affects Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, and 8.

4

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.

5

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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