Unscored severity · published Mar 10, 2009
CVE-2009-0081
The graphics device interface (GDI) implementation in the kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 does…
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CVSS
32.1%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
The graphics device interface (GDI) implementation in the kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 does not properly validate input received from user mode, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) Windows Metafile (aka WMF) or (2) Enhanced Metafile (aka EMF) image file, aka "Windows Kernel Input Validation Vulnerability."
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)32.1% · higher than 98% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
W2
Windows 2000 · Microsoft
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
WS
Windows Server 2003 · Microsoft
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
WS
Windows Server 2008 · Microsoft
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
WV
Windows Vista · Microsoft
gold · source: NVD
WX
Windows XP · Microsoft
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-0081
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-0081
osvdb.org
http://osvdb.org/52522
secunia.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/34117
support.avaya.com
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-079.htm
support.nortel.com
http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&DocumentOID=842987&poid=
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34012
www.securitytracker.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021826
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