Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4, 6, 6 SP1, 7, and 8 does not properly handle argument validation for unspecified variables, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document, aka "HTML Component Handling Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.01 |
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-286A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-05
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-286A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-05
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2529?
CVE-2009-2529 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4, 6, 6 SP1, 7, and 8 does not properly handle argument validation for unspecified variables, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted H...
How severe is CVE-2009-2529?
CVE-2009-2529 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-2009-2529?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Xp, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.