CVE-2010-0807

CVE-2010-0807 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 29% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing a deleted object, leading to memory corruption, aka "HTML Rendering Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0807?
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing a deleted object, leading to memory corruption, aka "HTML Rendering Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-0807?
CVE-2010-0807 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-0807 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0807?
CVE-2010-0807 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0807?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-0807 published?
CVE-2010-0807 was published on 2010-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

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