Vulnerability Description
The Windows Printing Service in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 SP2 allows local users to read arbitrary files via a crafted separator page, aka "Print Spooler Read File Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | sp4 |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/54933
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35365
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-217.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35208
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022352
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-160A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1541
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-02
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://osvdb.org/54933
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35365
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-217.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35208
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022352
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-160A.htmlUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0229?
CVE-2009-0229 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The Windows Printing Service in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 SP2 allows local users to read arbitrary files via a crafted sepa...
How severe is CVE-2009-0229?
CVE-2009-0229 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0229?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Xp.