Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 6, and 7 does not properly handle objects that have been incorrectly initialized or deleted, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, aka "Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.01 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121915960406986&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31375PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30611
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020674
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-225A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2349
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-04
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121915960406986&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31375PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30611
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020674
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-225A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2349
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-04
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2256?
CVE-2008-2256 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 6, and 7 does not properly handle objects that have been incorrectly initialized or deleted, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and ex...
How severe is CVE-2008-2256?
CVE-2008-2256 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-2008-2256?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.