CVE-2009-0229
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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
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | sp4 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | sp2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | sp2 | X32 |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | gold | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | sp1 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | sp2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | sp3 | — |
References
- https://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-160A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-160A.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
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