CWE
94
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-1547: Code Injection

First published: Wed Oct 14 2009(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4, 6, 6 SP1, and 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted data stream header that triggers memory corruption, aka "Data Stream Header Corruption Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Any of
Internet Explorer=5.01-sp4
Internet Explorer=6-sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
All of
Internet Explorer=6
Any of
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
All of
Internet Explorer=7
Any of
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
All of
Internet Explorer=8
Any of
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Internet Explorer=5.01-sp4
Internet Explorer=6-sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Internet Explorer=6
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Internet Explorer=7
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-1547?

    CVE-2009-1547 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-1547?

    To fix CVE-2009-1547, update your Microsoft Internet Explorer or apply the relevant patches provided by Microsoft.

  • Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2009-1547?

    CVE-2009-1547 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.01 SP4, 6, 6 SP1, 7, and 8.

  • Can CVE-2009-1547 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2009-1547 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

  • What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2009-1547?

    Systems vulnerable to CVE-2009-1547 include those running Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2003 and 2008.

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