CVE-2010-1261: Code Injection

Published Jun 8, 2010
·
Updated

The IE8 Developer Toolbar in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 SP1, SP2, and SP3 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing an object that (1) was not properly initialized or (2) is deleted, leading to memory corruption, aka "Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Affected Software

36 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
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 Windows XP=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 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2

Event History

Jun 8, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
10:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1261?

CVE-2010-1261 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution through memory corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-1261?

To fix CVE-2010-1261, you should apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for Internet Explorer 8.

3

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2010-1261?

CVE-2010-1261 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 on various supported versions of Windows.

4

Can CVE-2010-1261 be exploited without user interaction?

CVE-2010-1261 requires user-assisted actions to exploit the vulnerability effectively.

5

What are the risks associated with CVE-2010-1261?

The risk of CVE-2010-1261 includes unauthorized access and control over affected systems, leading to data theft or further compromise.

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