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CVE-2009-1924

9.3 · HIGH

Integer overflow in the Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) component for Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 allows remote WINS replication partners to execute arbitrary code via crafted data structures i…

Published Aug 12, 2009microsoftCWE-189EPSS 8.84%

Overview

CVE-2009-1924 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on August 12, 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 Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) component for Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 allows remote WINS replication partners to execute arbitrary code via crafted data structures in a packet, aka "WINS 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-2009-1924?

CVE-2009-1924 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on August 12, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-1924?

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-2009-1924?

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-2009-1924?

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