Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Internet Explorer 8 on Microsoft Windows 7 allows remote attackers to discover the base address of a Windows .dll file, and possibly have unspecified other impact, via unknown vectors, as demonstrated by Peter Vreugdenhil during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2010.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 8.0.6001 |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/blog/2010/02/15/pwn2own-2010
- http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-20001126-245.html
- http://twitter.com/thezdi/statuses/11003801960
- http://vreugdenhilresearch.nl/Pwn2Own-2010-Windows7-InternetExplorer8.pdfExploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57196
- http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/blog/2010/02/15/pwn2own-2010
- http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-20001126-245.html
- http://twitter.com/thezdi/statuses/11003801960
- http://vreugdenhilresearch.nl/Pwn2Own-2010-Windows7-InternetExplorer8.pdfExploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57196
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-1117?
CVE-2010-1117 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.6 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in Internet Explorer 8 on Microsoft Windows 7 allows remote attackers to discover the base address of a Windows .dll file, and possibly have unspecified other impact, via un...
How severe is CVE-2010-1117?
CVE-2010-1117 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-1117?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows 7.