CVE-2009-0081

Description

The graphics device interface (GDI) implementation in the kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 does not properly validate input received from user mode, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) Windows Metafile (aka WMF) or (2) Enhanced Metafile (aka EMF) image file, aka "Windows Kernel Input Validation Vulnerability."

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 65.03% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021826 vdb entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-069A.html third party advisory us government resource
http://osvdb.org/52522 vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-006 vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6202 signature vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/34117 third party advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0659 vdb entry
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-079.htm
http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&DocumentOID=842987&poid=
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34012 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0081?
CVE-2009-0081 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-0081?
To fix CVE-2009-0081, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2009-0081 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2009-0081 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~65% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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