CVE-2009-3943

N/A Unknown
Published: November 16, 2009 Modified: April 23, 2026
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Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 6.0.2900.2180 and 7 through 7.0.6000.16711 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application hang) via a JavaScript loop that configures the home page by using the setHomePage method and a DHTML behavior property.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://websecurity.com.ua/3658/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507731/100/0/threaded
Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507760/100/0/threaded
Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://websecurity.com.ua/3658/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507731/100/0/threaded
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507760/100/0/threaded
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
11.6%
94th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

microsoft