CVE-2009-3674: Critical severity internet explorer vulnerability

Published Dec 9, 2009
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Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing an object that (1) was not properly initialized or (2) is deleted, leading to memory corruption, aka "Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-3671.

Affected Software

62 affected components
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp4
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6-sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp4
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2

Event History

Dec 9, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
06:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3674?

CVE-2009-3674 has a critical severity rating as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-3674?

To fix CVE-2009-3674, users should ensure their Internet Explorer is updated to the latest version provided by Microsoft.

3

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2009-3674?

CVE-2009-3674 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.0.1, 6, 7, and 8 on various Windows operating systems.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-3674?

CVE-2009-3674 is classified as an Uninitialized Memory Corruption vulnerability.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2009-3674?

The exploitation of CVE-2009-3674 can lead to memory corruption, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

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