CVE-2011-1999: Critical severity internet explorer vulnerability
Published Oct 12, 2011
·Updated
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 does not properly allocate and access memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving a "dereferenced memory address," aka "Select Element Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Affected Software
11 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Remediation
Event History
Oct 12, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
02:52 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1999?
CVE-2011-1999 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-1999?
To fix CVE-2011-1999, apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory MS11-081.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2011-1999?
CVE-2011-1999 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.
4
Can CVE-2011-1999 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-1999 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
5
What version of Internet Explorer is vulnerable to CVE-2011-1999?
Only Internet Explorer 8 is directly vulnerable to CVE-2011-1999.