CVE-2011-1262: Critical severity internet explorer vulnerability

Published Jun 16, 2011
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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."

Affected Software

14 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

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-2011-1262?

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

2

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.

3

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

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

4

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.

5

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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