CVE-2009-3270

CVE-2009-3270 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 28% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-400.

Key facts

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3270?
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.
How severe is CVE-2009-3270?
CVE-2009-3270 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-3270 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 28% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3270?
CVE-2009-3270 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3270?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-3270 published?
CVE-2009-3270 was published on 2009-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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