CVE-2009-2064
First published: Mon Jun 15 2009(Updated: )
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."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Explorer | =7.0.5730 | |
| Internet Explorer | =8.0b | |
| Internet Explorer | =8 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6-sp1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer | =3.0 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.01-sp4 | |
| Internet Explorer | =7 | |
| Internet Explorer | =8-beta1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6 | |
| Internet Explorer | <=8 | |
| Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer | =2.0 | |
| Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer | =2002 | |
| Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer | =2003 | |
| Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer | =1.1 | |
| Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer | =1.0 |
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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.
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