CVE-2010-3243: XSS

Published 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."

Affected Software

32 affected components
Microsoft SharePoint server=2007-sp2
Microsoft SharePoint server=2007-sp2
Microsoft SharePoint Services=3.0-sp2
Microsoft SharePoint Services=3.0-sp2
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
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 XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
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 XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2

Event History

Oct 13, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

Can CVE-2010-3243 be exploited remotely?

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

5

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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