MS.IE.Deflate.Content.Code.Execution

Release Date Oct 16, 2009
Severity critical
Impact System Compromise.
Description This indicates an attempt to exploit a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer. The vulnerability is caused by an error that occurs when the vulnerable software handles data stream headers in specific situations. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Products Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 and previous versions.
Recommended Actions Apply patch: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-054.mspx
Coverage IPS VCM
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) CVE-2009-1547
Reference/s http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/MS09-054.mspx (MS-ID) http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36622 (BugTraq) http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9893

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