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CVE-2009-0551

8.1 · HIGH

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1, 6 and 7 on Windows XP SP2 and SP3, 6 and 7 on Windows Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, 7 on Windows Vista Gold and SP1, and 7 on Windows Server 2008 does not properly han…

Published Apr 15, 2009microsoftCWE-399EPSS 24.92%

Overview

CVE-2009-0551 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_explorer. It was published on April 15, 2009 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1, 6 and 7 on Windows XP SP2 and SP3, 6 and 7 on Windows Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, 7 on Windows Vista Gold and SP1, and 7 on Windows Server 2008 does not properly handle transition errors in a request for one HTTP document followed by a request for a second HTTP document, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving (1) multiple crafted pages on a web site or (2) a web page with crafted inline content such as banner advertisements, aka "Page Transition Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update internet_explorer to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refosvdb.org/53624Refsecunia.com/advisories/34678Refsupport.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-133.htmRefsupport.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=871138Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1022042Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-104A.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1028Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-014Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6164Refosvdb.org/53624

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0551?

CVE-2009-0551 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_explorer. It was published on April 15, 2009 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-0551?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-0551?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update internet_explorer to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-0551?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-0551 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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