CVE-2009-3270

Name: CVE-2009-3270
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-09-18T22:30:00.75+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 28.23%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3270 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 7.0.6000.16711 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (unusable browser) by calling the window.print function in a loop, aka a "printing DoS attack," possibly a related issue to CVE-2009-0821.. EPSS estimates a 28.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 7.0.6000.16711 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (unusable browser) by calling the window.print function in a loop, aka a "printing DoS attack," possibly a related issue to CVE-2009-0821.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

28.23%

97.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

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

References

http://websecurity.com.ua/2872/Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506328/100/100/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79354Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6281Tool Signature
http://websecurity.com.ua/2872/Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506328/100/100/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79354Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6281Tool Signature

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3270?

How severe is CVE-2009-3270?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3270 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 28.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3270?

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