CVE-2009-3672: Code Injection
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7 does not properly handle objects in memory that (1) were not properly initialized or (2) are deleted, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving a call to the getElementsByTagName method for the STYLE tag name, selection of the single element in the returned list, and a change to the outerHTML property of this element, related to Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and mshtml.dll, aka "HTML Object Memory Corruption Vulnerability." NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information. NOTE: this issue was originally assigned CVE-2009-4054, but Microsoft assigned a duplicate identifier of CVE-2009-3672. CVE consumers should use this identifier instead of CVE-2009-4054.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-3672?
CVE-2009-3672 is rated as critical due to its potential for allowing remote code execution on vulnerable systems.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3672?
To fix CVE-2009-3672, users should update Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest patched version provided by Microsoft.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2009-3672?
CVE-2009-3672 affects Internet Explorer versions 6 and 7.
Can CVE-2009-3672 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-3672 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted web content.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-3672?
Disabling active scripting in Internet Explorer can serve as a temporary workaround to mitigate the risk of CVE-2009-3672.