CVE-2009-0552: Code Injection

Published Apr 15, 2009
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4, 6 SP1, 6 on Windows XP SP2 and SP3, and 6 on Windows Server 2003 SP1 and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a web page that triggers presence of an object in memory that was (1) not properly initialized or (2) deleted, aka "Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Affected Software

12 affected components
Microsoft ie=6.0-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp4
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3

Event History

Apr 15, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:49 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:49 AM
Description
Data Sourced
08:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0552?

CVE-2009-0552 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-0552?

To fix CVE-2009-0552, users should upgrade to a newer version of Microsoft Internet Explorer or apply any available security patches.

3

Which versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2009-0552?

CVE-2009-0552 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4 and Internet Explorer 6 SP1 on various Windows operating systems.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2009-0552?

CVE-2009-0552 can be exploited through specially crafted web pages designed to trigger memory issues.

5

Can CVE-2009-0552 be found on modern systems?

CVE-2009-0552 is primarily a concern for outdated systems using older versions of Internet Explorer, particularly Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.

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