CVE-2009-0075
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitMicrosoft Internet Explorer 7 does not properly handle errors during attempted access to deleted objects, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document, related to CFunctionPointer and the appending of document objects, aka "Uninitialized…
Published Feb 10, 2009 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2009-0075 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Internet Explorer (Microsoft).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 1, 2010. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
85%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 does not properly handle errors during attempted access to deleted objects, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document, related to CFunctionPointer and the appending of document objects, aka "Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | May 1, 2010 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Internet ExplorerMicrosoft | 7 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 10, 2009
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 1, 2010
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-399
References
- advisoryoval:org.mitre.oval:def:6000
- advisory8077
- advisory8079
- advisory8080
- advisory8082
FAQ
Common Questions.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 does not properly handle errors during attempted access to deleted objects, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document, related to CFunctionPointer and the appending of document objects, aka "Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Affected: Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 7. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 1, 2010.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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