high8.1Known exploitedPublic exploit code
CVE-2010-3962
Microsoft Internet Explorer Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Exploited in the wild
This vulnerability is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list, added 2025-10-06. Federal due date: 2025-10-27.
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.
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- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6/7/8 - Memory Corruption2010-11-04 · remote · windows · Verified
- Microsoft Internet Explorer - Memory Corruption2010-11-04 · dos · windows · Verified
Impact
Microsoft Internet Explorer contains an uninitialized memory corruption vulnerability that could allow for remote code execution. 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 6, 7, 8 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- CISA KEV catalog
- http://blogs.technet.com/b/msrc/archive/2010/11/02/microsoft-releases-security-advisory-2458511.aspx
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42091
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15418
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15421
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/899748
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/2458511.mspx
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44536
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024676
- http://www.symantec.com/connect/blogs/new-ie-0-day-used-targeted-attacks
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-348A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2880
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-090
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/62962
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12279
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2010-3962