Microsoft releases fix for IE8 bug that is actively being exploited in the wild. One-click fix-it tool does not require a system restart to take effect. Microsoft is working on an official fix for the bug, but users should take advantage of the tool. Click here to read the latest IE8 fix to see how to get the fix in place of the bug in your browser. If you need to remove this workaround for any reason, head back to that page and click the fix-up image.”]
Source: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2013/05/a-stopgap-fix-for-the-ie8-zero-day-flaw/