CVE-2009-1917
First published: Wed Jul 29 2009(Updated: )
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1; Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Server 2003 SP2; and Internet Explorer 7 and 8 for Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 Gold and SP2 do not properly handle attempts to access deleted objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document that triggers memory corruption, aka "Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =6 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =7 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =5.01-sp4 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =8 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Internet Explorer | =7 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Internet Explorer | =5.01-sp4 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Internet Explorer | =8 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022611
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35831
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2033
- http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=953693
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-195A.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6072
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-034
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1917?
CVE-2009-1917 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1917?
To mitigate CVE-2009-1917, apply the Microsoft security patches released for Internet Explorer 6, 7, and 8.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2009-1917?
CVE-2009-1917 affects Internet Explorer 6, 7, and 8 running on various Windows operating systems.
Can CVE-2009-1917 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-1917 can be exploited remotely if a user views a specially crafted webpage.
What types of attacks can CVE-2009-1917 enable?
CVE-2009-1917 can enable attacks that allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
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