Release DateDec 08, 2009 |
Severitycritical |
ImpactSystem Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems. |
DescriptionThis 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 a specially crafted web page. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. |
Affected ProductsMicrosoft Internet Explorer 8 |
Recommended ActionsApply patch, available from the web site:http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-072.mspx |
Coverage IPS
VCM |
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)CVE-2009-3674 |
Reference/shttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/MS09-072.mspx (MS-ID) |