How severe is CVE-2010-1118?

CVE-2010-1118 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-1118 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 22% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-1118?

CVE-2010-1118 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1118?

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-2010-1118 published?

CVE-2010-1118 was published on 2010-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-1118

CVE-2010-1118 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 22% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 22% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Internet Explorer
Published: 2010-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Internet Explorer 8 on Microsoft Windows 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, possibly related to a use-after-free issue, as demonstrated by Peter Vreugdenhil during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2010.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1118?: Unspecified vulnerability in Internet Explorer 8 on Microsoft Windows 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, possibly related to a use-after-free issue, as demonstrated by Peter Vreugdenhil during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2010.
How severe is CVE-2010-1118?: CVE-2010-1118 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-1118 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 22% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1118?: CVE-2010-1118 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1118?: 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-2010-1118 published?: CVE-2010-1118 was published on 2010-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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