CVE-2009-1123

HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)

Description

The kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 SP2 does not properly validate changes to unspecified kernel objects, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Desktop Vulnerability."

SeverityHigh

CVSS7.8

Exploit probability—

Product

Microsoft Windows

PublishedJun 10, 2009

First seenJun 10, 2009

Added to KEVMar 3, 2022

How to fix

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CISA due date: Mar 24, 2022

Vendor advisories

docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-025

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
microsoft windows_2000	No range specified	—
microsoft windows_server_2003	No range specified	—
microsoft windows_server_2008	No range specified	—
microsoft windows_vista	No range specified	—
microsoft windows_xp	No range specified	—

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