CVE-2009-1547: Code Injection

Published 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."

Affected Software

67 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01-sp4
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6-sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=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 the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=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
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01-sp4
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6-sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1

Event History

Oct 14, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
10:30 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

Can CVE-2009-1547 be exploited remotely?

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

5

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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