First published: Wed Oct 12 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 a deleted object, aka "Body Element Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Internet Explorer | =6 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
Internet Explorer | =7 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | ||
Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
Internet Explorer | =8 | |
Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
Internet Explorer | =9 | |
Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 |
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CVE-2011-2000 has a critical severity rating as it allows remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2011-2000, users must install the Microsoft security update that addresses the vulnerability.
CVE-2011-2000 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, 8, and 9.
Yes, CVE-2011-2000 can lead to data breaches as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
CVE-2011-2000 can be exploited through crafted web pages that trigger the vulnerability when accessed by users.