CVE-2009-1532

Name: CVE-2009-1532
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-06-10T18:30:00.53+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 36.76%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-1532 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP SP2 and SP3; 8 for Server 2003 SP2; 8 for Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2; and 8 for Server 2008 SP2 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "malformed row property references" that trigger an access of an object that (1) was not properly initialized or (2) is deleted, leading to memory corruption, aka "HTML Objects Memory Corruption Vulnerability" or "HTML Object Memory Corruption Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 36.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP SP2 and SP3; 8 for Server 2003 SP2; 8 for Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2; and 8 for Server 2008 SP2 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "malformed row property references" that trigger an access of an object that (1) was not properly initialized or (2) is deleted, leading to memory corruption, aka "HTML Objects Memory Corruption Vulnerability" or "HTML Object Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

36.76%

98.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	8

References

http://osvdb.org/54951Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504208/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022350Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-160A.htmlBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1538Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-041Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-019Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6244Broken Link
http://osvdb.org/54951Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504208/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022350Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-160A.htmlBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1538Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-041Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-019Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6244Broken Link

Timeline

Published: Jun 10, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1532?

How severe is CVE-2009-1532?

CVE-2009-1532 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 36.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1532?

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