CVE-2010-3962 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, and 8, impacting various Windows operating systems. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating CSS token sequences and the clip attribute. With a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH), it presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild since November 2010, with publicly available exploit modules in Metasploit and multiple entries in ExploitDB, indicating widespread knowledge and use. Its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog and high EPSS and FAUCET risk scores further underscore its critical nature and active exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.1 Reddit, 0.1 Bluesky, 0.0 Mastodon, and 0.2 GitHub mentions.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.