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CVE-2009-0079

6.9 · MEDIUM

The RPCSS service in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2 does not properly implement isolation among a set of distinct processes that (1) all run under the NetworkService a…

Published Apr 15, 2009microsoftCWE-264EPSS 4.06%

Overview

CVE-2009-0079 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_server_2003. It was published on April 15, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The RPCSS service in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2 does not properly implement isolation among a set of distinct processes that (1) all run under the NetworkService account or (2) all run under the LocalService account, which allows local users to gain privileges by accessing the resources of one of the processes, aka "Windows RPCSS Service Isolation Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_server_2003 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refosvdb.org/53667Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1022044Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-104A.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1026Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-012Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6147Refosvdb.org/53667Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1022044Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-104A.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1026

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0079?

CVE-2009-0079 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_server_2003. It was published on April 15, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2009-0079?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-0079?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_server_2003 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-0079?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-0079 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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