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MS.IE.JavaScript.SetAttribute.DoS

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This 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 malicious HTML that includes a misused SetAttribute function in Javascript. It allows a remote attacker to crash the vulnerable software via sending a crafted web page.

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Microsoft IE7
Microsoft IE6

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System Compromise: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.

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Currently we are not aware of any official patches from the vendor for this issue.

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)
ID 17680
Created Sep 08, 2009
Updated Jan 13, 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-2009-3019
Exploit Prediction Score 37.92%
Default Action drop
Active
Affected OS Windows
Affected App IE