CVE-2009-1043: Critical severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability
Published Mar 23, 2009
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 on Windows 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors triggered by clicking on a link, as demonstrated by Nils during a PWN2OWN competition at CanSecWest 2009.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Windows 7
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Windows 7
Event History
Mar 23, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
02:19 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1043?
CVE-2009-1043 is classified as a critical vulnerability that can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
2
How do I fix CVE-2009-1043?
To mitigate CVE-2009-1043, users should apply security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer 8.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2009-1043?
CVE-2009-1043 affects users of Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 running on Windows 7.
4
What are the attack vectors for CVE-2009-1043?
CVE-2009-1043 can be exploited through various undisclosed vectors triggered by clicking on malicious links.
5
When was CVE-2009-1043 discovered?
CVE-2009-1043 was disclosed during the PWN2OWN competition at CanSecWest in March 2009.