CVE-2009-4073

UnknownEPSS 19.59%

Last modified

CVE-2009-4073 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The printing functionality in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 allows remote attackers to discover a local pathname, and possibly a local username, by reading the dc:title element of a PDF document that was generated from a local web page.. EPSS estimates a 19.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The printing functionality in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 allows remote attackers to discover a local pathname, and possibly a local username, by reading the dc:title element of a PDF document that was generated from a local web page.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
19.59%

97.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5
MicrosoftInternet Explorer6
MicrosoftInternet Explorer7
MicrosoftInternet Explorer8

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-4073?
The printing functionality in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 allows remote attackers to discover a local pathname, and possibly a local username, by reading the dc:title element of a PDF document that was generated from a local web page.
How severe is CVE-2009-4073?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4073 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 19.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4073?
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