Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing a deleted object, aka "Scroll Event Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
References
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-08PatchVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Tool Signature
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-08PatchVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Tool Signature
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1993?
CVE-2011-1993 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing a deleted object, aka "Scroll Event Remote Code...
How severe is CVE-2011-1993?
CVE-2011-1993 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-2011-1993?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Xp, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista.