CVE-2009-2507

Name: CVE-2009-2507
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-10-14T10:30:01.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 19.29%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2507 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A certain ActiveX control in the Indexing Service in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP2 does not properly process URLs, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via unspecified vectors that cause a "vulnerable binary" to load and run, aka "Memory Corruption in Indexing Service Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 19.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A certain ActiveX control in the Indexing Service in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP2 does not properly process URLs, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via unspecified vectors that cause a "vulnerable binary" to load and run, aka "Memory Corruption in Indexing Service Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

19.29%

97.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

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

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 14, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2507?

How severe is CVE-2009-2507?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2507 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 19.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2507?

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