CVE-2009-2517

Description

The kernel in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 does not properly handle unspecified exceptions when an error condition occurs, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Exception Handler Vulnerability."

Category

4.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.89% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-058 vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6512 vdb entry signature
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-286A.html third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2517?
CVE-2009-2517 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-2517?
To fix CVE-2009-2517, 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-2009-2517 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2009-2517 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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