| CVE ID | CVE-2008-2257 |
| CVSS SCORE | |
| AFFECTED VENDORS |
Microsoft Microsoft |
| AFFECTED PRODUCTS |
Internet Explorer 7 Internet Explorer 6 |
| VULNERABILITY DETAILS |
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Microsoft Internet Explorer. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page. The specific flaw exists in the handling of document objects. When an object is appended in a specific order, memory corruption occurs. Successful exploitation leads to remote compromise of the affected system under the credentials of the currently logged in user. |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS |
Microsoft has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS08-045.mspx |
| DISCLOSURE TIMELINE |
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| CREDIT | Sam Thomas |
