CVE-2009-0552

Name: CVE-2009-0552
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-04-15T08:00:00.64+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 28.59%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-0552 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4, 6 SP1, 6 on Windows XP SP2 and SP3, and 6 on Windows Server 2003 SP1 and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a web page that triggers presence of an object in memory that was (1) not properly initialized or (2) deleted, aka "Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 28.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4, 6 SP1, 6 on Windows XP SP2 and SP3, and 6 on Windows Server 2003 SP1 and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a web page that triggers presence of an object in memory that was (1) not properly initialized or (2) deleted, aka "Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

28.59%

97.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Ie	6.0	Sp1
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	5.0.1	Sp4
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	6	—

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 15, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0552?

How severe is CVE-2009-0552?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0552 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 28.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0552?

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Source: NVD / NIST