CVE-2008-2257

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 6, and 7 accesses uninitialized memory in certain conditions, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service…

published August 13, 2008

CVSS
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EPSS
35%
Percentile
98.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Uninitialized memory in older Internet Explorer versions is a surprisingly sneaky risk! 🎭 Think of it as a restaurant kitchen where chefs are cooking without knowing what’s in the pantry. If they grab random ingredients without checking, they could end up serving a disaster instead of a delightful dish! An attacker could potentially crash the browser or even execute arbitrary code, putting users at risk. This vulnerability paves the way for some chaotic dining experiences, leading to denial of service and leaving your system open to all sorts of mischief.

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant kitchen where chefs are cooking without knowing what’s in the pantry. If they grab random ingredients without checking, they could end up serving a disaster instead of a delightful dish! This vulnerability arises when Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 6, and 7 access uninitialized memory due to specific document object manipulations. This can allow attackers to leverage memory corruption to execute unwanted code remotely.

What to do

An attacker could potentially crash the browser or even execute arbitrary code, putting users at risk. This vulnerability paves the way for some chaotic dining experiences, leading to denial of service and leaving your system open to all sorts of mischief. To protect against this vulnerability, users should consider upgrading to a more modern and secure browser version. Additionally, implementing strict security settings in Internet Explorer can help mitigate risks from legacy systems still in use. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your systems protected! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.35222 · 98.4th percentile
Published
2008-08-13T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 AUG 10:00Z
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 6, and 7 accesses uninitialized memory in certain conditions, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service…
    cvelistv5