CVE-2009-1545

Name: CVE-2009-1545
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-08-12T17:30:00.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 28.59%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-1545 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in Avifil32.dll in the Windows Media file handling functionality in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 Gold and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed header in a crafted AVI file, aka "Malformed AVI Header Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 28.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Avifil32.dll in the Windows Media file handling functionality in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 Gold and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed header in a crafted AVI file, aka "Malformed AVI Header Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

28.59%

97.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 2003 Server	sp2	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions	Sp2

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/36206Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35967Patch
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022711
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-223A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2233Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-038
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5412
http://secunia.com/advisories/36206Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35967Patch
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022711
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-223A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2233Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-038
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5412

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1545?

How severe is CVE-2009-1545?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1545 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 28.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1545?

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