Vulnerability Description
The graphics device interface (GDI) implementation in the kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 does not properly validate input received from user mode, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) Windows Metafile (aka WMF) or (2) Enhanced Metafile (aka EMF) image file, aka "Windows Kernel Input Validation Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/52522
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34117
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-079.htm
- http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&DocumentOID=842987&poid=
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34012
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021826
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-069A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0659
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-00
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://osvdb.org/52522
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34117
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-079.htm
- http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&DocumentOID=842987&poid=
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34012
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0081?
CVE-2009-0081 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The graphics device interface (GDI) implementation in the kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 does not properly validate ...
How severe is CVE-2009-0081?
CVE-2009-0081 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0081?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Xp.