CVE-2009-0552: Code Injection
First published: Wed Apr 15 2009(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."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.0.1-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022042
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34678
- http://osvdb.org/53625
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1028
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-104A.html
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-133.htm
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5551
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-014
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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