| CVE ID | CVE-2011-1256 |
| CVSS SCORE | 7.5, AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
| AFFECTED VENDORS |
Microsoft |
| AFFECTED PRODUCTS |
Internet Explorer |
| TREND MICRO CUSTOMER PROTECTION | Trend Micro TippingPoint IPS customers are protected against this vulnerability by Digital Vaccine protection filter ID ['11269']. For further product information on the TippingPoint IPS: http://www.tippingpoint.com |
| 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 or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within how the application handles multiple javascript modifications to the document. In certain instances the application will free an object due to a modification and then later access it again when attempting to destroy it. This re-use can lead to code execution under the context of the application. |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS |
Microsoft has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS11-050.mspx |
| DISCLOSURE TIMELINE |
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| CREDIT | Damian Put |
