CVE-2009-0553
First published: Wed Apr 15 2009(Updated: )
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1, 6 and 7 on Windows XP SP2 and SP3, 6 and 7 on Windows Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, 7 on Windows Vista Gold and SP1, and 7 on Windows Server 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =6 | |
| Any of | ||
| 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 | |
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =7 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =6-sp1 | |
| 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 | |
| Internet Explorer | =7 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1028
- http://osvdb.org/53626
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-104A.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34678
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022042
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-133.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34424
- http://skypher.com/index.php/2009/04/19/ms09-014-embed-element-memory-corruption/
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6069
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-014
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0553?
CVE-2009-0553 has a critical severity rating, as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0553?
To fix CVE-2009-0553, users should update to the latest version of Microsoft Internet Explorer or apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft.
What systems are affected by CVE-2009-0553?
CVE-2009-0553 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6 and 7 on Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008.
What types of attacks does CVE-2009-0553 allow?
CVE-2009-0553 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to system compromise.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-0553?
While the best solution is to apply updates, users may mitigate risks by disabling active scripting in Internet Explorer until the vulnerability is addressed.
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