CVE-2009-2064: Medium severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8, and possibly other versions, detects http content in https web pages only when the top-level frame uses https, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary web script, in an https site's context, by modifying an http page to include an https iframe that references a script file on an http site, related to "HTTP-Intended-but-HTTPS-Loadable (HPIHSL) pages."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2064?
CVE-2009-2064 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2064?
To mitigate CVE-2009-2064, users should upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or apply any available security updates.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2009-2064?
CVE-2009-2064 affects multiple versions of Internet Explorer, including 5, 6, 7, and 8.
Can CVE-2009-2064 affect secure content?
Yes, CVE-2009-2064 can allow insecure HTTP content to compromise the security of HTTPS sites.
What type of attack does CVE-2009-2064 facilitate?
CVE-2009-2064 facilitates man-in-the-middle attacks that enable arbitrary script execution within the context of an HTTPS site.