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CVE-2009-1923

UnknownEPSS 24.66%

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CVE-2009-1923 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) component for Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and Server 2003 SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted WINS replication packet that triggers an incorrect buffer-length calculation, aka "WINS Heap Overflow Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 24.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) component for Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and Server 2003 SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted WINS replication packet that triggers an incorrect buffer-length calculation, aka "WINS Heap Overflow Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
24.66%

97.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 2000All versionsSp4
MicrosoftWindows 2003 ServerAll versionsSp2

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1923?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) component for Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and Server 2003 SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted WINS replication packet that triggers an incorrect buffer-length calculation, aka "WINS Heap Overflow Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2009-1923?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1923 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 24.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1923?
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