CVE-2010-0491: Use After Free
First published: Wed Mar 31 2010(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4, 6, and 6 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by changing unspecified properties of an HTML object that has an onreadystatechange event handler, aka "HTML Object Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Explorer | =6 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.01-sp4 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 |
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Reference Links
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=864
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0744
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023773
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39027
- 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%3A8421
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-018
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0491?
CVE-2010-0491 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0491?
To mitigate CVE-2010-0491, update your Internet Explorer to a supported version or apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2010-0491?
CVE-2010-0491 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01 SP4, 6, and 6 SP1.
What type of attack does CVE-2010-0491 enable?
CVE-2010-0491 enables attackers to execute arbitrary code on the target system via crafted HTML content.
Is CVE-2010-0491 related to any specific Windows versions?
CVE-2010-0491 impacts several Windows versions, including Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows 2000 with specific service packs.
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