CVE-2010-0492 is a critical use-after-free vulnerability in mstime.dll affecting Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 and various Windows operating systems. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the TIME2 behavior and CTimeAction object, leading to memory corruption. With a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH) and a FAUCET Risk Score of 98/100, it poses a significant threat due to its network-based attack vector and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploit code or active exploitation has been observed, its high EPSS score indicates a substantial likelihood of future exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.0.6001CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:8.0.6001:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:*:sp2:itanium:*:*:*:*:* | ||
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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