CVE-2009-0230

Name: CVE-2009-0230
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-06-10T18:00:00.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 34.88%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-0230 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Windows Print Spooler in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 SP2 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via a crafted RPC message that triggers loading of a DLL file from an arbitrary directory, aka "Print Spooler Load Library Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 34.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Windows Print Spooler in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 SP2 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via a crafted RPC message that triggers loading of a DLL file from an arbitrary directory, aka "Print Spooler Load Library Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

34.88%

98.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 2000	All versions	Sp4
Microsoft	Windows 2003 Server	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server	2008	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions	Sp2

References

http://osvdb.org/54934Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/35365Third Party Advisory
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-217.htmThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35209Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022352Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-160A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1541Third Party Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-022
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6287Third Party Advisory
http://osvdb.org/54934Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/35365Third Party Advisory
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-217.htmThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35209Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022352Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-160A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1541Third Party Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-022
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6287Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0230?

How severe is CVE-2009-0230?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0230 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 34.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0230?

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