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MS.IE.HISTORY.GO.Double.Free

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This indicates an attack attempt against a double-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the "history.go" method accesses an object that has not been correctly initialized or that has been deleted. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

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Microsoft Internet Explorer 7
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply patch, available from the website:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-014.mspx

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)
ID 17387
Created Apr 17, 2009
Updated Mar 26, 2022
Risk black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon lightgray-background-circle-icon
CVE ID CVE-2009-0552
Exploit Prediction Score 92.66%
Default Action drop
Active
Affected OS Windows
Affected App IE