CVE-2010-1258: Infoleak

Published Aug 11, 2010
·
Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 7, and 8 does not properly determine the origin of script code, which allows remote attackers to execute script in an unintended domain or security zone, and obtain sensitive information, via unspecified vectors, aka "Event Handler Cross-Domain Vulnerability."

Affected Software

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

Event History

Aug 11, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
06:47 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1258?

CVE-2010-1258 is considered a critical vulnerability that may allow an attacker to execute scripts in an unintended domain.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-1258?

To fix CVE-2010-1258, you should update your Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest version available for your operating system.

3

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2010-1258?

CVE-2010-1258 affects Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, and 8.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2010-1258?

CVE-2010-1258 can be exploited via cross-domain scripting attacks that allow unauthorized access to sensitive information.

5

Is CVE-2010-1258 still a concern for modern systems?

CVE-2010-1258 primarily affects outdated versions of Internet Explorer and older operating systems, making it less of a concern for modern environments.

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