MS.IE.MergeAttributes.Remote.Code.Execution

Release Date Sep 03, 2009
Severity high
Impact System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Description This indicates an attack attempt against a remote code-execution vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer. The vulnerability occurs when the vulnerable software accesses an object that has not been correctly initialized or has been deleted. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending a specially crafted web page.
Affected Products Internet Explorer 6 and earlier versions
Recommended Actions Refer to the vendor's web site for the suggested workaround.
Coverage IPS VCM
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) CVE-2010-0247
Reference/s http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/MS10-002.mspx (MS-ID)

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