Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft IIS 6.0, 7.0, and 7.5, when Extended Protection for Authentication is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to "token checking" that trigger memory corruption, aka "IIS Authentication Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Information Server | 6.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40573
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-159B.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-04
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/58864
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40573
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-159B.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-04
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/58864
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-1256?
CVE-2010-1256 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.5 (HIGH). Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft IIS 6.0, 7.0, and 7.5, when Extended Protection for Authentication is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors re...
How severe is CVE-2010-1256?
CVE-2010-1256 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-1256?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Information Server, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows 7.