CVE-2009-0243

High

Description

Microsoft Windows does not properly enforce the Autorun and NoDriveTypeAutoRun registry values, which allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code by (1) inserting CD-ROM media, (2) inserting DVD media, (3) connecting a USB device, and (4) connecting a Firewire device; (5) allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by mapping a network drive; and allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code by clicking on (6) an icon under My Computer\Devices with Removable Storage and (7) an option in an AutoPlay dialog, related to the Autorun.inf file. NOTE: vectors 1 and 3 on Vista are already covered by CVE-2008-0951.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductMicrosoft Windows
PublishedJan 21, 2009
First seenJan 21, 2009

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
microsoft windows_2000No range specified—
microsoft windows_server_2003No range specified—
microsoft windows_server_2008No range specified—
microsoft windows_vistaNo range specified—
microsoft windows_xpNo range specified—

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