CVE-2010-0249
Microsoft Internet Explorer Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Exploited in the wild
This vulnerability is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list, added 2026-05-20. Federal due date: 2026-06-03.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Microsoft Internet Explorer - 'Aurora' Memory Corruption (MS10-002) (Metasploit)2010-07-12 · remote · windows · Verified
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 - 'Aurora' Memory Corruption (MS10-002)2010-01-17 · remote · windows · Verified
Impact
Microsoft Internet Explorer contains an use-after-free vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing a pointer associated with a deleted object. The impacted product could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue product utilization.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | Versions 5.0.1, 6, 7.0, 8 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- CISA KEV catalog
- http://blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2010/01/14/security-advisory-979352.aspx
- http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-10435232-245.html
- http://osvdb.org/61697
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023462
- http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979352
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/11167
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/492515
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/979352.mspx
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37815
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-055A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0135
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-002
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/55642
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6835
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2010-0249