CVE-2009-0850: XSS

Published Mar 9, 2009
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in BitDefender Internet Security 2009 allows user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the filename of a virus-infected file, as demonstrated by a filename inside a (1) rar or (2) zip archive file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Bitdefender Internet Security=2009

Event History

Mar 9, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0850?

The severity of CVE-2009-0850 is medium, with a score of 4.3.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-0850?

To fix CVE-2009-0850, it is recommended to update to a newer version of BitDefender Internet Security that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2009-0850?

CVE-2009-0850 is a Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

4

What affected software is associated with CVE-2009-0850?

CVE-2009-0850 affects BitDefender Internet Security version 2009.

5

How can attackers exploit CVE-2009-0850?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2009-0850 by injecting arbitrary web script or HTML through the filename of a virus-infected file in compressed archives.

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