medium
5
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-5071

First published: Wed Dec 07 2011(Updated: )

The JavaScript implementation in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 and earlier does not properly restrict the set of values contained in the object returned by the getComputedStyle method, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about visited web pages by calling this method.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7.0.6000.16711
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8.0.7600.16385
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8.0b
Internet Explorer<=8
Internet Explorer=3.0
Internet Explorer=3.0.1
Internet Explorer=3.0.2
Internet Explorer=3.1
Internet Explorer=3.2
Internet Explorer=4.0
Internet Explorer=4.0.1
Internet Explorer=4.0.1-sp1
Internet Explorer=4.0.1-sp2
Internet Explorer=4.01
Internet Explorer=4.1
Internet Explorer=4.01-sp1
Internet Explorer=4.5
Internet Explorer=4.40.308
Internet Explorer=4.40.520
Internet Explorer=4.70.1155
Internet Explorer=4.70.1158
Internet Explorer=4.70.1215
Internet Explorer=4.70.1300
Internet Explorer=4.71.544
Internet Explorer=4.71.1008.3
Internet Explorer=4.71.1712.6
Internet Explorer=4.72.2106.8
Internet Explorer=4.72.3110.8
Internet Explorer=4.72.3612.1713
Internet Explorer=5
Internet Explorer=5.0
Internet Explorer=5.0.1
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp1
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp2
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp3
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp4
Internet Explorer=5.00.0518.10
Internet Explorer=5.00.0910.1309
Internet Explorer=5.00.2014.0216
Internet Explorer=5.00.2314.1003
Internet Explorer=5.00.2516.1900
Internet Explorer=5.00.2614.3500
Internet Explorer=5.00.2919.800
Internet Explorer=5.00.2919.3800
Internet Explorer=5.00.2919.6307
Internet Explorer=5.00.2920.0000
Internet Explorer=5.00.3103.1000
Internet Explorer=5.00.3105.0106
Internet Explorer=5.00.3314.2101
Internet Explorer=5.00.3315.1000
Internet Explorer=5.00.3502.1000
Internet Explorer=5.00.3700.1000
Internet Explorer=5.01
Internet Explorer=5.1
Internet Explorer=5.01-sp1
Internet Explorer=5.01-sp2
Internet Explorer=5.01-sp3
Internet Explorer=5.01-sp4
Internet Explorer=5.2.3
Internet Explorer=5.5
Internet Explorer=5.5-preview
Internet Explorer=5.5-sp1
Internet Explorer=5.5-sp2
Internet Explorer=5.50.3825.1300
Internet Explorer=5.50.4030.2400
Internet Explorer=5.50.4134.0100
Internet Explorer=5.50.4134.0600
Internet Explorer=5.50.4308.2900
Internet Explorer=5.50.4522.1800
Internet Explorer=5.50.4807.2300
Internet Explorer=6
Internet Explorer=6-sp1
Internet Explorer=6.0
Internet Explorer=6.00.2462.0000
Internet Explorer=6.00.2479.0006
Internet Explorer=6.0.2600
Internet Explorer=6.00.2600.0000
Internet Explorer=6.0.2800
Internet Explorer=6.0.2800.1106
Internet Explorer=6.00.2800.1106
Internet Explorer=6.0.2900
Internet Explorer=6.0.2900.2180
Internet Explorer=6.00.2900.2180
Internet Explorer=6.00.3663.0000
Internet Explorer=6.00.3718.0000
Internet Explorer=6.00.3790.0000
Internet Explorer=6.00.3790.1830
Internet Explorer=6.00.3790.3959
Internet Explorer=7
Internet Explorer=7.0
Internet Explorer=7.0-beta
Internet Explorer=7.0-beta1
Internet Explorer=7.0-beta2
Internet Explorer=7.0-beta3
Internet Explorer=7.0.5730-unknown
Internet Explorer=7.0.5730.11
Internet Explorer=7.00.5730.1100
Internet Explorer=7.00.6000.16386
Internet Explorer=7.00.6000.16441
Internet Explorer=8.0.6001
Internet Explorer=8.0.6001-beta

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-5071?

    CVE-2010-5071 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-5071?

    To mitigate CVE-2010-5071, upgrade to a version of Internet Explorer that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • What versions of Internet Explorer are vulnerable to CVE-2010-5071?

    CVE-2010-5071 affects Internet Explorer versions 8.0 and earlier, including version 7.0.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2010-5071?

    CVE-2010-5071 can be exploited by remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information about visited web pages.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2010-5071?

    Microsoft has released updates addressing CVE-2010-5071, which can be applied to affected Internet Explorer versions.

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