CVE-2008-2256: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-2256: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 6, and 7 does not properly handle objects that have been incorrectly init...

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."

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Microsoft Internet Explorer memory corruption issue. A malicious remote trigger could crash the browser or potentially run attacker-controlled code. The bundle names Internet Explorer 5.01, 6, and 7; no current exploitation evidence is provided. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems where Internet Explorer 5.01, 6, or 7 remains installed or used for old business applications. Modern fleets should verify that these browsers are absent or fully decommissioned. Treat this as a legacy-browser eradication issue. It is old, but arbitrary code execution in a browser remains business-relevant if unsupported systems still exist in production. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft MS08-045 guidance and updates where supported.; Retire Internet Explorer 5.01, 6, and 7 wherever possible.; Isolate systems that must retain legacy Internet Explorer versions..

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

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

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:5366CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
MS08-045CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS

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