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CVE-2009-2653

4.6 · MEDIUM

The NtUserConsoleControl function in win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 before SP1, allows local administrators to bypass unspecified "security software" and gain privi…

Published Aug 3, 2009microsoftCWE-264EPSS 5.93%

Overview

CVE-2009-2653 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_server_2003. It was published on August 3, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The NtUserConsoleControl function in win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 before SP1, allows local administrators to bypass unspecified "security software" and gain privileges via a crafted call that triggers an overwrite of an arbitrary memory location. NOTE: the vendor disputes the significance of this report, stating that 'the Administrator to SYSTEM "escalation" is not a security boundary we defend.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_server_2003 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

Refblogs.technet.com/srd/archive/2009/06/11/latest-baidu-public-posting-requires-adminisrator-to-elevate.aspxRefhi.baidu.com/azy0922/blog/item/f950cbc2890729130ef47783.htmlRefosvdb.org/56780Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1022630Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/9301Refwww.ntinternals.org/index.html#09_07_30Refblogs.technet.com/srd/archive/2009/06/11/latest-baidu-public-posting-requires-adminisrator-to-elevate.aspxRefhi.baidu.com/azy0922/blog/item/f950cbc2890729130ef47783.htmlRefosvdb.org/56780Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1022630

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2653?

CVE-2009-2653 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_server_2003. It was published on August 3, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2009-2653?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. 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-2009-2653?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_server_2003 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-2009-2653?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-2653 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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