CVE-2009-0551 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.1 Published 15 Apr 2009 Updated 21 Oct 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted web pages exploiting a memory corruption flaw in Internet Explorer page transitions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2009-0551?

CVE-2009-0551 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer, published on 15 Apr 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1, 6 and 7 on Windows XP SP2 and SP3, 6 and 7 on Windows Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, 7 on Windows Vista Gold and SP1, and 7 on Windows Server 2008 does not properly handle transition errors in a request for one HTTP document followed by a request for a second HTTP document, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving (1) multiple crafted pages on a web site or (2) a web page with crafted inline content such as banner advertisements, aka "Page Transition Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-399

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0551?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Internet Explorer.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0551?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0551 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2009-0551 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0551 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-2gxx-vxp2-c52q.