What is the severity of CVE-2010-1117?

CVE-2010-1117 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability to discover critical system information.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1117?

To mitigate CVE-2010-1117, it is recommended to update Internet Explorer to the latest version or apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.

What impact can CVE-2010-1117 have on my system?

CVE-2010-1117 may allow attackers to discover the base address of Windows .dll files, potentially leading to further exploits.

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2010-1117?

CVE-2010-1117 specifically affects Internet Explorer version 8.0.6001 on Microsoft Windows 7.

Is Microsoft Windows 7 vulnerable to CVE-2010-1117?

CVE-2010-1117 does not affect Windows 7 in its entirety; it is specifically tied to the Internet Explorer 8 browser on that operating system.

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CVE-2010-1117

high

7.6

CWE

119

25/3/2010

7/8/2024

CVE-2010-1117: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Mar 25 2010(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in Internet Explorer 8 on Microsoft Windows 7 allows remote attackers to discover the base address of a Windows .dll file, and possibly have unspecified other impact, via unknown vectors, as demonstrated by Peter Vreugdenhil during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2010.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=8.0.6001
Microsoft Windows 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1117?
CVE-2010-1117 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability to discover critical system information.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1117?
To mitigate CVE-2010-1117, it is recommended to update Internet Explorer to the latest version or apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.
What impact can CVE-2010-1117 have on my system?
CVE-2010-1117 may allow attackers to discover the base address of Windows .dll files, potentially leading to further exploits.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2010-1117?
CVE-2010-1117 specifically affects Internet Explorer version 8.0.6001 on Microsoft Windows 7.
Is Microsoft Windows 7 vulnerable to CVE-2010-1117?
CVE-2010-1117 does not affect Windows 7 in its entirety; it is specifically tied to the Internet Explorer 8 browser on that operating system.

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