CVE-2009-0554: Critical severity internet explorer vulnerability

Published Apr 15, 2009
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Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4, 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."

Affected Software

53 affected components
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6
Any of the following
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
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
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 the following
Any of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01-sp4
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6-sp1
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
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
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
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01-sp4
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6-sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4

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

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0554?

CVE-2009-0554 is considered critical as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-0554?

To fix CVE-2009-0554, users should apply the security updates available from Microsoft for the affected versions of Internet Explorer.

3

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2009-0554?

CVE-2009-0554 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01 SP4, 6 SP1, 6, and 7.

4

What operating systems are vulnerable due to CVE-2009-0554?

CVE-2009-0554 impacts systems running Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008.

5

Can CVE-2009-0554 lead to data theft?

Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2009-0554 can potentially lead to data theft, as attackers could gain control over the vulnerable system.

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