critical
9.3
CWE
94
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-1919: Code Injection

First published: Wed Jul 29 2009(Updated: )

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4 and 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 an HTML document containing embedded style sheets that modify unspecified rule properties that cause the behavior element to be "improperly processed," aka "Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Internet Explorer=6
Any of
Microsoft Windows Server=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=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=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=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=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=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Internet Explorer=7
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=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
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-1919?

    CVE-2009-1919 is rated as critical due to potential exploitation allowing remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-1919?

    Fixing CVE-2009-1919 involves applying the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.

  • Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2009-1919?

    CVE-2009-1919 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01 SP4, 6 SP1, 7, and 8.

  • What operating systems are impacted by CVE-2009-1919?

    CVE-2009-1919 impacts various Windows operating systems including Windows XP, Server 2003, and Vista.

  • Can CVE-2009-1919 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2009-1919 can be exploited remotely if a user visits a malicious website.

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