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CVE-2009-0075

CriticalExploitedPublic exploit

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…

Published Feb 10, 2009 · Updated Apr 22, 2026

Key Facts

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  • 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

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
Industry KEV feedMay 1, 2010n/aNot 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
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Internet ExplorerMicrosoft7n/a

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Feb 10, 2009

  2. Added to Industry KEV feed

    May 1, 2010

  3. Last updated

    Apr 22, 2026

Weakness Type

  • CWE-399

References

12 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

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