Unscored severity · published Aug 3, 2009
CVE-2009-2653
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…
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CVSS
5.9%
EPSS
No
On KEV
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.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)5.9% · higher than 93% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
WS
Windows Server 2003 · Microsoft
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
WX
Windows XP · Microsoft
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-2653
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-2653
blogs.technet.com
http://blogs.technet.com/srd/archive/2009/06/11/latest-baidu-public-posting-requires-adminisrator-to-elevate.aspx
Exploit
http://hi.baidu.com/azy0922/blog/item/f950cbc2890729130ef47783.html
osvdb.org
http://osvdb.org/56780
securitytracker.com
http://securitytracker.com/id?1022630
www.exploit-db.com
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9301
Exploit
http://www.ntinternals.org/index.html#09_07_30
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