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CVE-2009-1529

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 28.74%

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CVE-2009-1529 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP SP2 and SP3; 7 for Server 2003 SP2; 7 for Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2; and 7 for Server 2008 SP2 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by calling the setCapture method on a collection of crafted objects, aka "Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 28.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP SP2 and SP3; 7 for Server 2003 SP2; 7 for Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2; and 7 for Server 2008 SP2 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by calling the setCapture method on a collection of crafted objects, aka "Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
28.74%

97.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftInternet Explorer6
MicrosoftInternet Explorer7
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5.01
MicrosoftInternet Explorer8

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1529?
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP SP2 and SP3; 7 for Server 2003 SP2; 7 for Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2; and 7 for Server 2008 SP2 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by calling the setCapture method on a collection of crafted objects, aka "Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2009-1529?
CVE-2009-1529 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 28.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1529?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST