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MS Internet Explorer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (981374)
Information
Severity
Severity
Critical
Family
Family
Windows
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
9.3
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Solution Type
Solution Type
Vendor Patch
Created
Created
14 years ago
Modified
Modified
4 years ago
Summary
The host is installed with Internet Explorer and is prone to Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This NVT has been replaced by OID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.902155.
Insight
Insight
The flaw exists due to an invalid pointer reference being made within Internet Explorer. In specially-crafted attack, attempting to access a freed object, it can be caused to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Software
Affected Software
Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.x, 7.x
Solution
Solution
Apply the update from the referenced advisory.
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
References
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/20
- http://securitytracker.com/alerts/2010/Mar/1023699.html
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/981374.mspx
- http://www.trustedsource.org/blog/388/Targeted-Internet-Explorer-0day-
- http://www.freevirusremovalguide.com/18401/targeted-internet-explorer-