PT-2009-5945 · Microsoft · Internet Explorer
Published
2009-12-09
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Updated
2023-12-07
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CVE-2009-3673
CVSS v2.0
9.3
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 7 through 8
Description
The issue arises from improper handling of objects in memory, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing an object that was not properly initialized or has been deleted, leading to memory corruption. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Internet Explorer accesses an object that has not been correctly initialized or has been deleted. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by constructing a specially crafted Web page, potentially gaining the same user rights as the logged-on user. If the user has administrative rights, the attacker could take complete control of the affected system, enabling them to install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights.
Recommendations
For Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 7 and 8, consider restricting access to Web pages from untrusted sources until a patch is available.
As a temporary workaround, avoid viewing specially crafted Web pages with Internet Explorer versions 7 and 8 to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Fix
RCE
Code Injection
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Internet Explorer