This host is installed with Internet Explorer and is prone to remote code execution vulnerability. This NVT has been replaced by NVT secpod_ms11-018.nasl (OID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.900278).

Successful exploits allows an attacker to run arbitrary code in the context of the user running the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service condition. Impact Level: System/Application

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.

The flaw is caused by a use-after-free error within the 'mshtml.dll' library when handling circular references between JScript objects and Document Object Model (DOM) objects, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted web page.

Microsoft Internet Explorer version 8.0.7600.16385

• http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/427980
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024940
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0026
• http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/64482

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Updated on 2015-03-25