CWE
399 787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-1532

First published: Wed Jun 10 2009(Updated: )

Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP SP2 and SP3; 8 for Server 2003 SP2; 8 for Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2; and 8 for Server 2008 SP2 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "malformed row property references" that trigger an access of an object that (1) was not properly initialized or (2) is deleted, leading to memory corruption, aka "HTML Objects Memory Corruption Vulnerability" or "HTML Object Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Internet Explorer=8
Any of
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=gold
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-1532?

    CVE-2009-1532 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote execution of arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-1532?

    To fix CVE-2009-1532, install the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer 8.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2009-1532?

    CVE-2009-1532 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 on Windows XP, Vista, Server 2003, and Server 2008.

  • What are the risks associated with CVE-2009-1532?

    Exploitation of CVE-2009-1532 can lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected system, risking data integrity and confidentiality.

  • Is CVE-2009-1532 being actively exploited?

    At the time of its disclosure, there were indications that CVE-2009-1532 could be targeted by attackers, so immediate remediation is advised.

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