CVE-2009-1123
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."
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Microsoft Corp
commercial·USaka microsoft, microsoft corporation
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Exploitability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Added to KEV:Mar 3, 2022
Remediation due:Mar 24, 2022
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Official Patch Available
References
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022359
securitytracker.com
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-160A.html
us-cert.gov
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1544
vupen.com
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