HIGH · 9.0

CVE-2009-0230

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...

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

9.0

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 2000All versions
MicrosoftWindows 2003 ServerAll versions
MicrosoftWindows Server2008
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versions
MicrosoftWindows VistaAll versions
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

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.