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CVE-2009-0229

UnknownEPSS 3.93%

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CVE-2009-0229 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Windows Printing Service in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 SP2 allows local users to read arbitrary files via a crafted separator page, aka "Print Spooler Read File Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 3.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Windows Printing Service in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 SP2 allows local users to read arbitrary files via a crafted separator page, aka "Print Spooler Read File Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.93%

89.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 2000sp4—
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Serversp2—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versions—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008sp2X32
MicrosoftWindows VistaAll versionsSp1
MicrosoftWindows Vistagold—
MicrosoftWindows Vistasp1—
MicrosoftWindows Vistasp2—
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versions—
MicrosoftWindows Xpsp3—

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0229?
The Windows Printing Service in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 SP2 allows local users to read arbitrary files via a crafted separator page, aka "Print Spooler Read File Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2009-0229?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0229 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0229?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST