CVE-2009-0228

Name: CVE-2009-0228
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-06-10T18:00:00.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 20.50%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-0228 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.". EPSS estimates a 20.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

20.50%

97.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 2000	All versions	Sp4

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 10, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0228?

How severe is CVE-2009-0228?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0228 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 20.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0228?

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Source: NVD / NIST