ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2010-0249: Microsoft Internet Explorer Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Facts
VendorMicrosoft
ProductInternet Explorer
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV20 May 2026
CISA federal deadline3 Jun 2026
Weakness (CWE)CWE-416

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Description (NVD)

Microsoft Internet Explorer contains an use-after-free vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing a pointer associated with a deleted object. The impacted product could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue product utilization.

SOURCES

Other Microsoft flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.