Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2010-0248?

Affected: Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 6, 6.0, 6.00.2462.0000, 6.00.2479.0006, 6.00.2600.0000, 6.00.2800.1106, 6.00.2900.2180, 6.00.3663.0000. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2010-0248 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2010-0248 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2010-0248?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2010-0248?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2010-0248 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2010-0248

HighPublic exploit

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 6 SP1, 7, and 8 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing an object that (1) was not properly initialized or (2) is deleted, leading to memory corruption, aka "HTML Object…

Published Jan 22, 2010 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2010-0248 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.1 v3.1) affecting Internet Explorer (Microsoft).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

8.1

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

53%

Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Affected Products

27 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Internet ExplorerMicrosoft	6, 6.0, 6.00.2462.0000, 6.00.2479.0006, 6.00.2600.0000, 6.00.2800.1106, 6.00.2900.2180, 6.00.3663.0000	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jan 22, 2010
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
CWE-416 Use After Free

References

FAQ

Common Questions.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 6 SP1, 7, and 8 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing an object that (1) was not properly initialized or (2) is deleted, leading to memory corruption, aka "HTML Object Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Affected: Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 6, 6.0, 6.00.2462.0000, 6.00.2479.0006, 6.00.2600.0000, 6.00.2800.1106, 6.00.2900.2180, 6.00.3663.0000. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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