CVE-2008-2255: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-2255: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 6, and 7 accesses uninitialized memory, which allows remote attackers to...

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 6, and 7 accesses uninitialized memory, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-2254, aka "HTML Object Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 08:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Internet Explorer memory-corruption flaw. A remote attacker could crash the browser or potentially run code if a user reached malicious content. The source bundle names IE 5.01, 6, and 7. It matters mainly where old Windows/browser stacks still exist. Exposure is most likely in legacy endpoints, kiosks, embedded systems, lab networks, or business applications that still depend on Internet Explorer 5.01, 6, or 7. Modern environments without those browsers should have little direct exposure, but legacy compatibility islands should be checked. Treat this as high priority only if legacy Internet Explorer remains in use. The main business risk is compromise of outdated endpoints through web content. If legacy IE is absent, document non-exposure and focus on decommissioning assurance. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS08-045 and apply applicable vendor updates.; Retire or isolate systems running Internet Explorer 5.01, 6, or 7.; Restrict legacy browsers from accessing untrusted web content..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 13, 2008, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:5602CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
MS08-045CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS

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