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CVE-2010-0249
HIGH ⌖ ON CISA KEV · EXPLOITEDMicrosoft Internet Explorer use-after-free vulnerability (CVE-2010-0249) allows remote code execution on EoL browsers.
This use-after-free flaw enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on Internet Explorer, a product Microsoft has marked as end-of-life and end-of-service. DIB organizations must ensure no legacy IE usage remains in their environments to avoid exploitation via compromised web content.
Shame score — While the vulnerability is actively exploited and linked to ransomware, the vendor has publicly disclosed it and marked the product as EoL, reducing the avoidability compared to negligent defaults.
▸ RECOMMENDED ACTION Actively exploited (CISA KEV) — remediate now, ahead of your normal patch cycle.
Microsoft Internet Explorer contains an use-after-free vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing a pointer associated with a deleted object. The impacted product could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue product utilization.
| PRODUCT | STATUS |
|---|---|
| Azure Commercial Cloud Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Azure Government (includes Dynamics 365) Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Microsoft Office 365 GCC High Microsoft |
In Process |
| Office 365 Multi-Tenant & Supporting Services Microsoft |
Authorized |