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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.800872
Category:Denial of Service
Title:Microsoft Internet Explorer 'li' Element DoS Vulnerability (Sep 2009)
Summary:Internet Explorer is prone to a denial; of service vulnerability.
Description:Summary:
Internet Explorer is prone to a denial
of service vulnerability.

Vulnerability Insight:
Error exists when application fails to handle a crafted JavaScript code, that
calls 'createElement' to create an instance of the 'li' element, and then calls 'setAttribute' to set the value attribute.

Vulnerability Impact:
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers can cause the application
to crash.

Affected Software/OS:
Microsoft, Internet Explorer version 6.x on Windows XP SP2/SP3

Solution:
Upgrade to Internet Explorer version 8 or 8 beta 2.

CVSS Score:
5.0

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2009-3019
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9455
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