Release DateApr 01, 2010 |
Severitycritical |
ImpactSystem CompromiseDenial of Service |
DescriptionThis indicates an attack attempt against a remote code-execution vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer.The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a specially crafted web page. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. |
Affected ProductsMicrosoft Internet Explorer 6 and previous versions |
Recommended ActionsApply the patch, available at the vendor's web site:http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS10-018.mspx |
Coverage IPS
VCM |
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)CVE-2010-0805 |
Reference/shttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/MS10-018.mspx (MS-ID) |