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CVE-2009-2668: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 6.0.2900.2180 and 7 through 7.0.6000.16473 allows remote attackers to...

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 6.0.2900.2180 and 7 through 7.0.6000.16473 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via an XML document composed of a long series of start-tags with no corresponding end-tags, a related issue to CVE-2009-1232.

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This CVE describes a remote denial-of-service condition in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7. A specially crafted XML document can consume CPU and make the browser unresponsive. The available sources describe availability impact, not data theft or code execution. Exposure is mainly legacy workstations, kiosks, embedded systems, or enterprise applications still dependent on Internet Explorer 6 or 7. Organizations using supported browsers are unlikely to be exposed based on the supplied affected versions. Prioritize this if legacy Internet Explorer remains in production or supports critical workflows. Otherwise, handle through legacy-technology retirement and asset hygiene rather than emergency response. Mitigation focus: Inventory and retire Internet Explorer 6 and 7 where found.; Check Microsoft guidance for any historical supported update or configuration advice.; Move legacy workflows to supported browsers or isolated environments..

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