MS.IE.Table.Layout.Code.Execution

Release Date Oct 14, 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 an object that has not been correctly initialized or has been deleted. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Products Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 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-2009-2531
Reference/s http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-054.mspx (MS-ID) http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36616 (BugTraq)

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