CVE-2010-0806: Use After Free
First published: Wed Mar 10 2010(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in the Peer Objects component (aka iepeers.dll) in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 6 SP1, and 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving access to an invalid pointer after the deletion of an object, as exploited in the wild in March 2010, aka "Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| All of | ||
| =7 | ||
| Any of | ||
| =sp2 | ||
| =sp2 | ||
| =sp2 | ||
| =sp3 | ||
| =sp2 | ||
| All of | ||
| =7 | ||
| Any of | ||
| =sp2 | ||
| =sp2 | ||
| =sp2 | ||
| =sp1 | ||
| =sp2 | ||
| All of | ||
| =6 | ||
| Any of | ||
| =sp4 | ||
| =sp2 | ||
| =sp2 | ||
| =sp2 | ||
| =sp2 | ||
| =sp3 | ||
| =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2010/03/09/security-advisory-981374-released.aspx
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0567
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38615
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38860
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/744549
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/981374.mspx
- http://osvdb.org/62810
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0744
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-068A.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-089A.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/56772
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8446
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-018
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0806?
CVE-2010-0806 has a critical severity rating as it allows remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0806?
To fix CVE-2010-0806, users should apply the appropriate Microsoft security update that addresses the vulnerability.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2010-0806?
CVE-2010-0806 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, and variants with specific service packs.
Is CVE-2010-0806 being actively exploited?
Yes, CVE-2010-0806 was reported as actively exploited in the wild shortly after its disclosure.
What types of systems are at risk from CVE-2010-0806?
Systems running unpatched versions of Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and others with vulnerable Internet Explorer versions are at risk.
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