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CVE-2009-1546

8.5 · HIGH

Integer overflow in Avifil32.dll in the Windows Media file handling functionality in Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on a Windows 2000 SP4 system via a crafted A…

Published Aug 12, 2009microsoftCWE-189EPSS 22.46%

Overview

CVE-2009-1546 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2003_server. It was published on August 12, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Integer overflow in Avifil32.dll in the Windows Media file handling functionality in Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on a Windows 2000 SP4 system via a crafted AVI file, or cause a denial of service on a Windows XP SP2 or SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, or SP2, or Server 2008 Gold or SP2 system via a crafted AVI file, aka "AVI Integer Overflow 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

Refosvdb.org/56909Refsecunia.com/advisories/36206Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/35970Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1022711Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-223A.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2233Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-038Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5930Refosvdb.org/56909Refsecunia.com/advisories/36206

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1546?

CVE-2009-1546 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2003_server. It was published on August 12, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-1546?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, 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-2009-1546?

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-2009-1546?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-1546 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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