First published: Thu Jun 16 2011(Updated: )
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing an object that (1) was not properly initialized or (2) is deleted, aka "Link Properties Handling Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Internet Explorer | =6 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
Internet Explorer | =7 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | ||
Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
Internet Explorer | =8 | |
Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
Internet Explorer | =9 | |
Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 |
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CVE-2011-1250 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2011-1250, users should upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer provided by Microsoft.
CVE-2011-1250 affects Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, 8, and 9.
CVE-2011-1250 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through memory corruption, potentially leading to system compromise.
Yes, CVE-2011-1250 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted web content.