CVE-2009-1920
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CVE-2009-1920 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The JScript scripting engine 5.1, 5.6, 5.7, and 5.8 in JScript.dll in Microsoft Windows, as used in Internet Explorer, does not properly load decoded scripts into memory before execution, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site that triggers memory corruption, aka "JScript Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 21.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The JScript scripting engine 5.1, 5.6, 5.7, and 5.8 in JScript.dll in Microsoft Windows, as used in Internet Explorer, does not properly load decoded scripts into memory before execution, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site that triggers memory corruption, aka "JScript Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions | Sp4 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions | Sp2 |
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-251A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-251A.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
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