MS.IE.DOM.Manipulation.Handling.Memory.Corruption

Release Date Jun 11, 2009
Severity critical
Impact System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Description This indicates an attack attempt against a memory-corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer. The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles certain DOM�manipulations. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending a crafted web page.
Affected Products Internet Explorer 5.01 Internet Explorer 6 Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 Internet Explorer 7 Internet Explorer 8
Recommended Actions Refer to the vendor's website for the suggested workaround: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-019.mspx
Coverage IPS VCM
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) CVE-2009-1531
Reference/s http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-019.mspx (MS-ID)

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