Summary
This host is installed with Internet Explorer and is prone to Denial Of Service vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
Impact Level: Application
Solution
No solution or patch was made available for at least one year since disclosure of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore.
General solution options are to upgrade to a newer release, disable respective features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.
Insight
The flaw is due to improper handling of an 'JavaScript' code which contains an infinite loop, that creates IFRAME elements for invalid news:// URIs.
Affected
Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0.2900.2180/8.0.7600.16385 and prior.
References
Updated on 2017-03-28
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2010-2118 -
CVSS Base Score: 4.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
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