CVE-2009-1530: Use After Free
Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP SP2 and SP3; 7 for Server 2003 SP2; 7 for Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2; and 7 for Server 2008 SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by repeatedly adding HTML document nodes and calling event handlers, which triggers an access of an object that (1) was not properly initialized or (2) is deleted, aka "HTML Objects Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1530?
CVE-2009-1530 is classified as a critical vulnerability allowing remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1530?
To address CVE-2009-1530, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2009-1530?
CVE-2009-1530 affects Internet Explorer 6 and 7 across various Windows operating systems.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2009-1530?
CVE-2009-1530 can be exploited through crafted web pages that trigger the use-after-free vulnerability in Internet Explorer.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-1530 while waiting for a patch?
Users can disable scripting features in Internet Explorer as a temporary workaround for CVE-2009-1530.