Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 on Windows 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors triggered by clicking on a link, as demonstrated by Nils during a PWN2OWN competition at CanSecWest 2009.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 8 |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions |
References
- http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=2934
- http://cansecwest.com/index.html
- http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/blog/2009/02/25/pwn2own-2009
- http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/blog/2009/03/18/pwn2own-2009-day-1---safari-inter
- http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/blog/2009/03/20/pwn2own-day-2
- http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-10199652-83.html
- http://osvdb.org/52892
- http://www.h-online.com/security/Pwn2Own-2009-Safari-IE-8-and-Firefox-exploited-
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34182
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021880
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49389
- http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=2934
- http://cansecwest.com/index.html
- http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/blog/2009/02/25/pwn2own-2009
- http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/blog/2009/03/18/pwn2own-2009-day-1---safari-inter
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1043?
CVE-2009-1043 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 on Windows 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors triggered by clicking on a link, as demonstrated by Nils d...
How severe is CVE-2009-1043?
CVE-2009-1043 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1043?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows 7.