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CVE-2008-2256

HIGH · CVSS 9.3 EPSS 29.28%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2008-08-13 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3. It affects Microsoft. Its EPSS score suggests a 29.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. It may be remotely exploitable. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2008-2256
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
9.3
EPSS
29.28%
Microsoft

Original NVD Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 6, and 7 does not properly handle objects that have been incorrectly initialized or deleted, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, aka "Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability."