MS11-018 - Remote code execution vulnerability in ReleaseInterface function in MSHTML.DLL in Microsoft Internet Explorer.| ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:43 | Date: (C)2011-01-30 (M)2023-12-14 |
| Class: VULNERABILITY | Family: windows |
The host is installed with Microsoft Internet Explorer and is prone to remote code execution vulnerability. A flaw is present in the ReleaseInterface function in mshtml.dll file, which fails to handle objects that have not been correctly initialized or has been deleted. Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service condition.
| Platform: |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 |
| Microsoft Windows Vista |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
| Microsoft Windows 7 |
| Product: |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 |
