Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4, 6 through SP1, and 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted data stream that triggers memory corruption, as demonstrated using an invalid MIME-type that does not have a registered handler.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 5.01 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=120845064910729&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27707PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-100/advisory/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490840/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28552
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019801
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-099A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1148/references
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-02
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=120845064910729&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27707PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-100/advisory/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490840/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28552
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1085?
CVE-2008-1085 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4, 6 through SP1, and 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted data stream that triggers memory corruption, ...
How severe is CVE-2008-1085?
CVE-2008-1085 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1085?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Internet Explorer.