CVE-2009-2514

Name: CVE-2009-2514
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-11-11T19:30:00.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 47.49%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2514 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. win32k.sys in the kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP2 does not correctly parse font code during construction of a directory-entry table, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Embedded OpenType (EOT) font, aka "Win32k EOT Parsing Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 47.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

win32k.sys in the kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP2 does not correctly parse font code during construction of a directory-entry table, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Embedded OpenType (EOT) font, aka "Win32k EOT Parsing Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

47.49%

98.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

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

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 11, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2514?

How severe is CVE-2009-2514?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2514 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 47.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2514?

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