How severe is CVE-2009-0072?

CVE-2009-0072 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-0072 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0072?

CVE-2009-0072 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0072?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-0072 published?

CVE-2009-0072 was published on 2009-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0072

CVE-2009-0072 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Internet Explorer
Published: 2009-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 through 8.0 beta2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via an onload=screen[""] attribute value in a BODY element.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0072?: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 through 8.0 beta2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via an onload=screen[""] attribute value in a BODY element.
How severe is CVE-2009-0072?: CVE-2009-0072 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-0072 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0072?: CVE-2009-0072 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0072?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0072 published?: CVE-2009-0072 was published on 2009-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:8:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:8:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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