CVE-2009-0083

Description

The kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP1 does not properly handle invalid pointers, which allows local users to gain privileges via an application that triggers use of a crafted pointer, aka "Windows Kernel Invalid Pointer Vulnerability."

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.97% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-069A.html third party advisory us government resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-006 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34025 vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021827 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/34117 third party advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5440 vdb entry signature
http://osvdb.org/52524 vdb entry
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=

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0083?
CVE-2009-0083 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-0083?
To fix CVE-2009-0083, 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-2009-0083 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2009-0083 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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