CVE-2009-3267

Name: CVE-2009-3267
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-09-18T22:30:00.67+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 15.92%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3267 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 6.0.2900.2180, and 7.0.6000.16711, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via an automatically submitted form containing a KEYGEN element, a related issue to CVE-2009-1828.. EPSS estimates a 15.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 6.0.2900.2180, and 7.0.6000.16711, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via an automatically submitted form containing a KEYGEN element, a related issue to CVE-2009-1828.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

15.92%

96.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	>= 6.0, <= 6.00.2900.2180
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	>= 7.0, <= 7.0.6000.16711

References

http://websecurity.com.ua/3194/Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506328/100/100/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5519Tool Signature
http://websecurity.com.ua/3194/Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506328/100/100/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5519Tool Signature

Timeline

Published: Sep 18, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3267?

How severe is CVE-2009-3267?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3267 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 15.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3267?

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