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CVE-2010-0806: Microsoft Internet Explorer Use-After-Free Vulnerability

CVE ID

CVE-2010-0806

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Internet Explorer Use-After-Free Vulnerability

  • Project: Microsoft
  • Product: Internet Explorer

Date

  • Date Added: 2026-05-20
  • Due Date: 2026-06-03

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer contains an use-after-free vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving access to an invalid pointer after the deletion of an object. The impacted product could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue product utilization.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securityadvisories/2010/981374 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-0806

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