CVE-2009-0083
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CVE-2009-0083 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.". EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions | Sp4 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | gold | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions | — |
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-069A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-069A.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
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