CVE-2011-1262 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability affecting Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 7 through 9, impacting various Windows operating systems. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code due to improper handling of objects in memory, specifically when accessing uninitialized or deleted objects during HTTP redirects. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it presents a high risk due to its network-based attack vector, medium attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion has been observed, its high EPSS and FAUCET Risk Score indicate a substantial potential threat.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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