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CVE-2009-0232

9.3 · HIGH

Integer overflow in the Embedded OpenType (EOT) Font Engine in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 Gold and SP2 allows remote atta…

Published Jul 15, 2009microsoftCWE-189EPSS 25.82%

Overview

CVE-2009-0232 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on July 15, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Integer overflow in the Embedded OpenType (EOT) Font Engine in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 Gold and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted name table, aka "Embedded OpenType Font Integer Overflow 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0232?

CVE-2009-0232 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on July 15, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-0232?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-0232?

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.

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