CVE-2011-0094

CVE-2011-0094 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 22% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing an object that (1) was not properly initialized or (2) is deleted, aka "Layouts Handling Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0094?
Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing an object that (1) was not properly initialized or (2) is deleted, aka "Layouts Handling Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2011-0094?
CVE-2011-0094 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-0094 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-2011-0094?
CVE-2011-0094 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0094?
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-2011-0094 published?
CVE-2011-0094 was published on 2011-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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