CVE-2009-3270Internet Explorer Denial of Service
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 7.0.6000.16711 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (unusable browser) by calling the window.print function in a loop, aka a "printing DoS attack," possibly a related issue to CVE-2009-0821.
Published Sep 18, 2009 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2009-3270 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting Internet Explorer (Microsoft).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Internet Explorer 7.0.6000.16711.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v2
5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
28%
Higher than 98.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
34/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttp://websecurity.com.ua/2872/
- advisory20090908 Re: DoS vulnerability in Google Chrome
- advisory79354
Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 7.0.6000.16711 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (unusable browser) by calling the window.print function in a loop, aka a "printing DoS attack," possibly a related issue to CVE-2009-0821.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Internet ExplorerMicrosoft | See advisory | 7.0.6000.16711 |
Patched Releases
Internet Explorer
7.0.6000.16711
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 18, 2009
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-400 Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
References
- advisorywebsecurity.com.ua · 2872
- advisory20090908 Re: DoS vulnerability in Google Chrome
- advisory79354
- exploitExploitDB-12509
- otheroval:org.mitre.oval:def:6281
FAQ
Common Questions.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 7.0.6000.16711 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (unusable browser) by calling the window.print function in a loop, aka a "printing DoS attack," possibly a related issue to CVE-2009-0821.
Affected: Internet Explorer (Microsoft). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Internet Explorer 7.0.6000.16711.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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