Vulnerability 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."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/53624
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34678
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-133.htm
- http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=871138
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022042
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-104A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1028
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-01
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://osvdb.org/53624
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34678
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-133.htm
- http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=871138
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022042
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-104A.htmlUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0551?
CVE-2009-0551 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 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 handle...
How severe is CVE-2009-0551?
CVE-2009-0551 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0551?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Xp, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista.