CVE-2009-3270: Medium severity internet explorer vulnerability
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 7.0.6000.16711 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (unusable browser) by calling the window.print function in a loop, aka a "printing DoS attack," possibly a related issue to CVE-2009-0821.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-3270?
CVE-2009-3270 has a severity rating associated with denial of service vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer.
How does CVE-2009-3270 impact users?
CVE-2009-3270 causes the browser to become unusable by exploiting the window.print function in a loop.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2009-3270?
CVE-2009-3270 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 7.0 through 7.0.6000.16711.
Can CVE-2009-3270 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-3270 can be exploited remotely by attackers to induce a denial of service.
What is a potential mitigation for CVE-2009-3270?
Mitigation for CVE-2009-3270 includes upgrading to a more recent version of Internet Explorer or using a different browser.