CVE-2009-0228

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the EnumeratePrintShares function in Windows Print Spooler Service (win32spl.dll) in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 allows remote printer servers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ShareName in a response to an RPC request, related to "printing data structures," aka "Buffer Overflow in Print Spooler Vulnerability."

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 41.21% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0228?
CVE-2009-0228 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-0228?
To fix CVE-2009-0228, 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-2009-0228 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2009-0228 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~41% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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