Vulnerability Description
The Web Services on Devices API (WSDAPI) in Windows Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2 and Server 2008 Gold and SP2 does not properly process the headers of WSD messages, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) message or (2) response, aka "Web Services on Devices API Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-314A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-06
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-314A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-06
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2512?
CVE-2009-2512 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The Web Services on Devices API (WSDAPI) in Windows Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2 and Server 2008 Gold and SP2 does not properly process the headers of WSD messages, which allows remote attackers to execut...
How severe is CVE-2009-2512?
CVE-2009-2512 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2512?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista.