CVE-2009-2536
First published: Mon Jul 20 2009(Updated: )
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 through 8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and application crash) via a large integer value for the length property of a Select object, a related issue to CVE-2009-1692.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Explorer | <=8 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5 | |
| Internet Explorer | =7 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.g-sec.lu/one-bug-to-rule-them-all.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52870
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9160
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/505006/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504989/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504988/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504969/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2536?
CVE-2009-2536 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5 through 8.
How does CVE-2009-2536 affect users?
CVE-2009-2536 allows remote attackers to crash the application or cause excessive memory consumption through a manipulated Select object's length property.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2009-2536?
CVE-2009-2536 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5, 6, 7, and 8.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2536?
To mitigate CVE-2009-2536, users should upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer or apply any available security patches.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-2536?
Disabling script execution in Internet Explorer can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2009-2536.
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