CVE-2010-3886: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-3886: The CTimeoutEventList::InsertIntoTimeoutList function in Microsoft mshtml.dll uses a certain pointer value...

The CTimeoutEventList::InsertIntoTimeoutList function in Microsoft mshtml.dll uses a certain pointer value as part of producing Timer ID values for the setTimeout and setInterval methods in VBScript and JScript, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about the heap memory addresses used by an application, as demonstrated by the Internet Explorer 8 application.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 03:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes a Microsoft mshtml.dll flaw that can reveal heap memory address information through script timer behavior. By itself, it is an information leak, not confirmed code execution. Its business relevance is highest where legacy Internet Explorer or MSHTML-based browsing paths remain in use. Exposure is most plausible on systems that still run Internet Explorer 8 or applications embedding Microsoft MSHTML script behavior. The provided affected-product data is incomplete, so broader version impact should be verified against Microsoft and scanner guidance. Prioritize this where legacy IE or MSHTML remains in business workflows. It is not enough evidence for an emergency response by itself, but it should support legacy browser retirement and vulnerability-management cleanup. Mitigation focus: Check Microsoft guidance for applicable security updates or compensating controls.; Retire or isolate legacy Internet Explorer 8 usage where still present.; Restrict untrusted web content from MSHTML-based applications..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 01:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 8, 2010, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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