At a glance:
| ID | 17390 |
| Created | Apr 17, 2009 |
| Description Updated | Apr 23, 2014 |
| Severity |
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| Coverage |
IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)
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| Default Action | drop |
| Active |
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| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | IE |
Legend
| Enabled/Available |
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| Disabled/Not Avaliable | 
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Intrusion Prevention
MS.IE.ActiveX.Object.Loading.Memory.Corruption
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a specially crafted html file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Products
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply patch, available from the website:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-014.mspx