CVE-2011-1260: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 16, 2011
·
Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 and 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 "Layout Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Affected Software

50 affected components
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2

Event History

Jun 16, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:21 PM
Description
Data Sourced
08:55 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1260?

CVE-2011-1260 has a severity rating that allows for potential remote code execution, which poses a significant security risk to affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-1260?

To fix CVE-2011-1260, users need to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft specifically addressing this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2011-1260?

CVE-2011-1260 affects Internet Explorer 8 and 9, making them vulnerable to exploitation.

4

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2011-1260?

Exploiting CVE-2011-1260 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim's machine, potentially compromising system integrity and data.

5

Is my system vulnerable to CVE-2011-1260?

If you are using Internet Explorer 8 or 9 on an unsupported operating system, your system may be vulnerable to CVE-2011-1260.

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