What is the severity of CVE-2011-1262?

CVE-2011-1262 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1262?

To mitigate CVE-2011-1262, users should update to the latest version of Microsoft Internet Explorer, which includes patches for this vulnerability.

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2011-1262?

CVE-2011-1262 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 7, 8, and 9.

Can this vulnerability affect Windows users?

Yes, CVE-2011-1262 can affect users of Windows operating systems if they are running vulnerable versions of Internet Explorer.

What is the cause of CVE-2011-1262?

CVE-2011-1262 is caused by improper handling of objects in memory, which can lead to memory corruption.

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CVE-2011-1262

critical

9.3

CWE

908

16/6/2011

6/8/2024

CVE-2011-1262

First published: Thu Jun 16 2011(Updated: )

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 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 "HTTP Redirect Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=7
Microsoft Windows Server 2003	=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium	=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista	=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista	=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP	=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP	=sp3
Internet Explorer	=8
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium	=r2
Internet Explorer	=9
Microsoft Windows 7	=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium	=r2-sp1

Remedy

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-050

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1262?
CVE-2011-1262 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1262?
To mitigate CVE-2011-1262, users should update to the latest version of Microsoft Internet Explorer, which includes patches for this vulnerability.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2011-1262?
CVE-2011-1262 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 7, 8, and 9.
Can this vulnerability affect Windows users?
Yes, CVE-2011-1262 can affect users of Windows operating systems if they are running vulnerable versions of Internet Explorer.
What is the cause of CVE-2011-1262?
CVE-2011-1262 is caused by improper handling of objects in memory, which can lead to memory corruption.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1262?
CVE-2011-1262 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1262?
To mitigate CVE-2011-1262, users should update to the latest version of Microsoft Internet Explorer, which includes patches for this vulnerability.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2011-1262?
CVE-2011-1262 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 7, 8, and 9.
Can this vulnerability affect Windows users?
Yes, CVE-2011-1262 can affect users of Windows operating systems if they are running vulnerable versions of Internet Explorer.
What is the cause of CVE-2011-1262?
CVE-2011-1262 is caused by improper handling of objects in memory, which can lead to memory corruption.

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What is the severity of CVE-2011-1262?

How do I fix CVE-2011-1262?

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2011-1262?

Can this vulnerability affect Windows users?

What is the cause of CVE-2011-1262?

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