Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Microsoft ATL flaw where certain browser-loaded components can disclose sensitive memory because strings may not be properly terminated. An attacker would need a user to open crafted HTML that invokes an affected ATL component or control. The business risk is mainly legacy software exposure and confidentiality loss, not system takeover based on the provided CVSS vector. Exposure is most likely in legacy Windows environments using ATL components, ActiveX controls, or products built with affected Microsoft ATL headers. The source bundle lists Microsoft development tools and downstream vendor advisories, but does not provide a complete affected product inventory. Handle as a moderate legacy-risk cleanup item unless exposed business workflows still depend on affected browser controls. Prioritize patch verification on older Windows endpoints and vendor applications because the main impact is sensitive information disclosure after user interaction. Mitigation focus: Apply applicable Microsoft updates from MS09-035 and MS09-060 guidance.; Check downstream vendor advisories for affected third-party products.; Prioritize legacy systems that still allow ATL or ActiveX browser components..
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N2.83.6CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
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6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:7573CVE reference, microsoft · vdb-entry, signature
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:6478CVE reference, microsoft · vdb-entry, signature
- MS09-035CVE reference, microsoft · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:6305CVE reference, microsoft · vdb-entry, signature
- MS09-060CVE reference, microsoft · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
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