Microsoft Internet Explorer Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Microsoft — Internet Explorer
- Added to KEV catalog
- 20 May 2026
- Federal remediation due date
- 3 June 2026
- Weakness classification (CWE)
- CWE-399
CISA Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer contains an use-after-free vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving access to an invalid pointer after the deletion of an object. The impacted product could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue product utilization.
Required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Notes
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securityadvisories/2010/981374 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-0806
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