CVE-2011-1964: Critical severity internet explorer vulnerability
Published Aug 10, 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 "Style Object Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Affected Software
16 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Remediation
Event History
Aug 10, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:16 PM
Description
Data Sourced
09:55 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1964?
CVE-2011-1964 has a critical severity level due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-1964?
To fix CVE-2011-1964, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.
3
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2011-1964?
CVE-2011-1964 affects Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, 8, and 9.
4
Can CVE-2011-1964 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-1964 can be exploited by remote attackers through specially crafted web content.
5
What impact does CVE-2011-1964 have on user systems?
CVE-2011-1964 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems leading to potential system compromise.