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CVE-2009-1544

8.8 · HIGH

Double free vulnerability in the Workstation service in Microsoft Windows allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via a crafted RPC message to a Windows XP SP2 or SP3 or Server 2003 SP…

Published Aug 12, 2009microsoftCWE-399EPSS 20.64%

Overview

CVE-2009-1544 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2003_server. It was published on August 12, 2009 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Double free vulnerability in the Workstation service in Microsoft Windows allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via a crafted RPC message to a Windows XP SP2 or SP3 or Server 2003 SP2 system, or cause a denial of service via a crafted RPC message to a Vista Gold, SP1, or SP2 or Server 2008 Gold or SP2 system, aka "Workstation Service Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2003_server 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

Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-223A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-041Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6286Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-223A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-041Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6286

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1544?

CVE-2009-1544 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2003_server. It was published on August 12, 2009 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-1544?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-1544?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2003_server 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-2009-1544?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-1544 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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