Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 6.0.2900.2180 and 7 through 7.0.6000.16473 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via an XML document composed of a long series of start-tags with no corresponding end-tags, a related issue to CVE-2009-1232.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2009-07/0193.html
- http://websecurity.com.ua/3216/
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2009-07/0193.html
- http://websecurity.com.ua/3216/
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2668?
CVE-2009-2668 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 6.0.2900.2180 and 7 through 7.0.6000.16473 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via an XML document composed of a long series of...
How severe is CVE-2009-2668?
CVE-2009-2668 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2668?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.