Vulnerability identifier: #VU6136
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 9.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Client/Desktop applications /
Web browsers
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to boundary error when Internet Explorer attempts to access objects that have not been correctly initialized or have been deleted. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Microsoft Internet Explorer: 5.01 - 7
External links
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms09-072.aspx
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.