CVE-2009-3943: Medium severity internet explorer vulnerability
Published Nov 16, 2009
·Updated
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 6.0.2900.2180 and 7 through 7.0.6000.16711 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application hang) via a JavaScript loop that configures the home page by using the setHomePage method and a DHTML behavior property.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer>=6<=6.0.2900.2180
Microsoft Internet Explorer>=7.0<=7.0.6000.16711
Event History
Nov 16, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2009-3943?
CVE-2009-3943 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
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How does CVE-2009-3943 affect Internet Explorer?
CVE-2009-3943 allows remote attackers to hang the application through a JavaScript loop.
3
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2009-3943?
CVE-2009-3943 affects Internet Explorer versions 6 and 7.
4
What behavior does the exploit in CVE-2009-3943 rely on?
The exploit in CVE-2009-3943 relies on configuring the home page using the setHomePage method.
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How can I protect my system from CVE-2009-3943?
To protect against CVE-2009-3943, consider upgrading to a newer version of Internet Explorer.