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CVE-2009-2529

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 19.53%

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CVE-2009-2529 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4, 6, 6 SP1, 7, and 8 does not properly handle argument validation for unspecified variables, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document, aka "HTML Component Handling Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 19.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4, 6, 6 SP1, 7, and 8 does not properly handle argument validation for unspecified variables, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document, aka "HTML Component Handling 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
19.53%

97.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5.01Sp4
MicrosoftInternet Explorer6Sp1
MicrosoftWindows 2000All versionsSp4
MicrosoftWindows Server 2003All versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versionsSp3
MicrosoftInternet Explorer7—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versions—
MicrosoftWindows VistaAll versions—
MicrosoftInternet Explorer8—
MicrosoftWindows 7All versions—

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2529?
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4, 6, 6 SP1, 7, and 8 does not properly handle argument validation for unspecified variables, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document, aka "HTML Component Handling Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2009-2529?
CVE-2009-2529 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 19.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2529?
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