CVE-2009-3943

Public Exploit

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 6.0.2900.2180 and 7 through 7.0.6000.16711 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application hang) via a JavaScript loop that configures the home page by using the setHomePage method and a DHTML behavior property.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 11.58% Top 10%

Third-Party Advisory com.ua Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507760/100/0/threaded	mailing list vdb entry third party advisory broken link
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507731/100/0/threaded	mailing list vdb entry third party advisory broken link
http://websecurity.com.ua/3658/	third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3943?: CVE-2009-3943 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-3943?: To fix CVE-2009-3943, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2009-3943 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2009-3943 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~12% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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