Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the Windows Object Packager configuration in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Server 2003 SP2 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a file with an embedded packaged object, aka "Object Packager Insecure Executable Launching Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45189
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51297
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026494
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-010A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-00
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45189
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51297
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026494
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-010A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-00
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0009?
CVE-2012-0009 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Untrusted search path vulnerability in the Windows Object Packager configuration in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Server 2003 SP2 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse execut...
How severe is CVE-2012-0009?
CVE-2012-0009 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0009?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Xp.