Vulnerability Description
The Windows Print Spooler in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 SP2 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via a crafted RPC message that triggers loading of a DLL file from an arbitrary directory, aka "Print Spooler Load Library Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server | 2008 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/54934Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35365Third Party Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-217.htmThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35209Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022352Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-160A.htmlThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1541Third Party Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-02
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Third Party Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/54934Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35365Third Party Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-217.htmThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35209Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022352Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-160A.htmlThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0230?
CVE-2009-0230 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.0 (HIGH). The Windows Print Spooler in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 SP2 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via a craft...
How severe is CVE-2009-0230?
CVE-2009-0230 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0230?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista.