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Microsoft Internet Explorer 'ReleaseInterface()' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Solution Type
Solution Type
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
This host is installed with Internet Explorer and is prone to remote code execution vulnerability. This NVT has been replaced by OID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.900278.
Insight
Insight
The flaw is caused by a use-after-free error within the 'mshtml.dll' library when handling circular references between JScript objects and Document Object Model (DOM) objects, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted web page.
Affected Software
Affected Software
Microsoft Internet Explorer version 8.0.7600.16385
Solution
Solution
No known solution was made available for at least one year since the disclosure of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore. General solution options are to upgrade to a newer release, disable respective features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.