CVE-2010-2118: Medium severity Microsoft ie vulnerability

Published Jun 1, 2010
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Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0.2900.2180 and 8.0.7600.16385 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via JavaScript code containing an infinite loop that creates IFRAME elements for invalid news:// URIs.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft ie=8.0.7600.16385
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0.2900.2180

Event History

Jun 1, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-2118?

CVE-2010-2118 has a severity rating of medium, as it allows for denial of service through resource consumption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-2118?

To mitigate CVE-2010-2118, users should upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2010-2118?

CVE-2010-2118 affects Internet Explorer 6.0.2900.2180 and 8.0.7600.16385.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2010-2118 facilitate?

CVE-2010-2118 facilitates a denial of service attack via JavaScript code that generates infinite loops creating IFRAME elements.

5

Can CVE-2010-2118 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2010-2118 can be exploited remotely by attackers using specially crafted JavaScript.

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