CVE-2009-2655: Input Validation

Published Aug 3, 2009

Updated

mshtml.dll in Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 and 8 on Windows XP SP3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) by calling the JavaScript findText method with a crafted Unicode string in the first argument, and only one additional argument, as demonstrated by a second argument of -1.

Affected Software

3 affected components

Microsoft Internet Explorer=7

Microsoft Internet Explorer=8

Microsoft Windows XP=sp3

Event History

Aug 3, 2009

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:00 PM

Description

Data Sourced

02:30 PM

DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2655?

CVE-2009-2655 has a moderate severity level as it can lead to application crashes in Internet Explorer.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2655?

To mitigate CVE-2009-2655, it is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer that is not affected by this vulnerability.

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2009-2655?

CVE-2009-2655 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 and 8 on Windows XP SP3.

What type of attack does CVE-2009-2655 enable?

CVE-2009-2655 enables a denial of service attack, causing the application to crash when exploited.

Can CVE-2009-2655 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2009-2655 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted JavaScript.