medium
4.3
CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-3243: XSS

First published: Wed Oct 13 2010(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the toStaticHTML function in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8, and the SafeHTML function in Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 SP2 and Office SharePoint Server 2007 SP2, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, aka "HTML Sanitization Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010=2007-sp2
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010=2007-sp2
Microsoft SharePoint Services=3.0-sp2
Microsoft SharePoint Services=3.0-sp2
All of
Internet Explorer=8
Any of
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-3243?

    CVE-2010-3243 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution through cross-site scripting.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-3243?

    To mitigate CVE-2010-3243, ensure that you apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for Internet Explorer 8 and SharePoint Services.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2010-3243?

    CVE-2010-3243 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 as well as Microsoft SharePoint Services 3.0 SP2 and Office SharePoint Server 2007 SP2.

  • Can CVE-2010-3243 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2010-3243 can be exploited remotely by attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-3243 if I cannot update?

    While updating is the best solution, a temporary workaround may include disabling scripts in affected applications or using alternate browsers.

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