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CVE-2009-0083

7.2 · HIGH

The kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP1 does not properly handle invalid pointers, which allows local users to gain privileges via an application that triggers…

Published Mar 10, 2009microsoftCWE-20EPSS 1.46%

Overview

CVE-2009-0083 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on March 10, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP1 does not properly handle invalid pointers, which allows local users to gain privileges via an application that triggers use of a crafted pointer, aka "Windows Kernel Invalid Pointer Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2000 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/52524Refsecunia.com/advisories/34117Refsupport.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-079.htmRefsupport.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&DocumentOID=842987&poid=Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/34025Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1021827Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-069A.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0659Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-006Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5440

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0083?

CVE-2009-0083 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on March 10, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-0083?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. 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-2009-0083?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2000 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-2009-0083?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-0083 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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