CVE-2010-1118: Use After Free

Published Mar 25, 2010
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Internet Explorer 8 on Microsoft Windows 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, possibly related to a use-after-free issue, as demonstrated by Peter Vreugdenhil during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2010.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Windows 7
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Windows 7

Event History

Mar 25, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:31 PM
Description
Data Sourced
09:00 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1118?

CVE-2010-1118 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-1118?

To fix CVE-2010-1118, ensure that Internet Explorer 8 is updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2010-1118?

CVE-2010-1118 primarily affects Internet Explorer 8 running on Microsoft Windows 7.

4

Can CVE-2010-1118 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2010-1118 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

5

What are the symptoms of exploitation of CVE-2010-1118?

Symptoms of exploitation may include system crashes, unauthorized access to data, or abnormal application behavior.

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