gsd-2008-4844
Vulnerability from gsd
Modified
2023-12-13 01:22
Details
Use-after-free vulnerability in the CRecordInstance::TransferToDestination function in mshtml.dll in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 6, 6 SP1, and 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via DSO bindings involving (1) an XML Island, (2) XML DSOs, or (3) Tabular Data Control (TDC) in a crafted HTML or XML document, as demonstrated by nested SPAN or MARQUEE elements, and exploited in the wild in December 2008.
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CVE-2008-4844


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                  accessComplexity: "MEDIUM",
                  accessVector: "NETWORK",
                  authentication: "NONE",
                  availabilityImpact: "COMPLETE",
                  baseScore: 9.3,
                  confidentialityImpact: "COMPLETE",
                  integrityImpact: "COMPLETE",
                  vectorString: "AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C",
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               exploitabilityScore: 8.6,
               impactScore: 10,
               obtainAllPrivilege: true,
               obtainOtherPrivilege: false,
               obtainUserPrivilege: false,
               severity: "HIGH",
               userInteractionRequired: true,
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         lastModifiedDate: "2018-10-12T21:49Z",
         publishedDate: "2008-12-11T15:30Z",
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}


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