Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2008-1086 is a browser-era remote code execution issue in Microsoft Internet Explorer’s HxTocCtrl ActiveX control. A crafted web interaction could corrupt memory and allow code execution on affected legacy Windows systems. The business risk is highest where old Internet Explorer and unsupported Windows builds remain in use. Exposure is mainly legacy endpoints or servers running affected Internet Explorer versions on Windows XP SP2, Server 2003 SP1/SP2, Vista SP1, or Server 2008. Modern systems are not identified as affected in the supplied bundle. Prioritize this where legacy Microsoft desktop or server systems still exist. The vulnerability is old, but remote code execution in a browser component remains business-relevant when unsupported systems survive in production or operational environments. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS08-023 and apply the corresponding supported update where applicable.; Inventory and retire affected legacy Windows and Internet Explorer deployments.; Disable or restrict legacy ActiveX use where business systems still require old Internet Explorer..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:5475CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- ie-hxvz-code-execution(41464)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- MS08-023CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
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