CVE-2009-0086: Critical severity Microsoft Windows 2000 vulnerability

Published Apr 15, 2009

Updated

Integer underflow in Windows HTTP Services (aka WinHTTP) in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 allows remote HTTP servers to execute arbitrary code via crafted parameter values in a response, related to error handling, aka "Windows HTTP Services Integer Underflow Vulnerability."

Affected Software

16 affected components

Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4

Microsoft Windows Server 2003

Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008

Microsoft Windows Vista

Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1

Microsoft Windows Vista=gold

Microsoft Windows XP=sp2

Microsoft Windows XP=sp3

Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1

Event History

Apr 15, 2009

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:49 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:49 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0086?

CVE-2009-0086 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0086?

To mitigate CVE-2009-0086, it is recommended to install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2009-0086?

CVE-2009-0086 affects multiple versions including Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista, and Server 2008.

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2009-0086?

CVE-2009-0086 can be exploited through crafted parameter values in HTTP responses from remote servers.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-0086 until I can apply a patch?

A temporary workaround for CVE-2009-0086 includes restricting access to vulnerable services or disabling unnecessary HTTP features.