Go to homepageCyberStrike

Menu

Star on GitHub · 3.2k
Sign inDownload

CVE-2009-1140

7.1 · HIGH

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4; 6 SP1; 6 and 7 for Windows XP SP2 and SP3; 6 and 7 for Server 2003 SP2; 7 for Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2; and 7 for Server 2008 SP2 does not prevent HTML renderi…

Published Jun 10, 2009microsoftCWE-200EPSS 24.76%

Overview

CVE-2009-1140 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_explorer. It was published on June 10, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4; 6 SP1; 6 and 7 for Windows XP SP2 and SP3; 6 and 7 for Server 2003 SP2; 7 for Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2; and 7 for Server 2008 SP2 does not prevent HTML rendering of cached content, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via unspecified vectors, aka "Cross-Domain Information Disclosure 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus

References

Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1022350Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-160A.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1538Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-019Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6278Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1022350Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-160A.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1538Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-019Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6278

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1140?

CVE-2009-1140 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_explorer. It was published on June 10, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-1140?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, 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-2009-1140?

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-2009-1140?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-1140 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.

Related HIGH CVEs from 2009

View all
Browse by year2026202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999