Vulnerability Description
The kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 SP2 does not properly validate changes to unspecified kernel objects, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Desktop Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | - |
References
- http://osvdb.org/54940Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35372Broken Link
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022359Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-160A.htmlBroken LinkThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1544Broken Link
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-02PatchVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Broken Link
- http://osvdb.org/54940Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35372Broken Link
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022359Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-160A.htmlBroken LinkThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1544Broken Link
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-02PatchVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Broken Link
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2009-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1123?
CVE-2009-1123 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 SP2 does not properly validate changes to unspecified kernel objects, which allows ...
How severe is CVE-2009-1123?
CVE-2009-1123 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1123?
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.