CVE-2009-0090: Critical severity Microsoft Windows 2000 vulnerability

Published Oct 14, 2009
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Updated

Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 SP3, 1.1 SP1, and 2.0 SP1 does not properly validate .NET verifiable code, which allows remote attackers to obtain unintended access to stack memory, and execute arbitrary code, via (1) a crafted XAML browser application (XBAP), (2) a crafted ASP.NET application, or (3) a crafted .NET Framework application, aka "Microsoft .NET Framework Pointer Verification Vulnerability."

Affected Software

68 affected components
All of the following
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Any of the following
Microsoft .NET Framework=1.1-sp1
Microsoft .NET Framework=2.0-sp1
Microsoft .NET Framework=2.0-sp2
All of the following
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Any of the following
Microsoft .NET Framework=1.1-sp1
Microsoft .NET Framework=2.0-sp1
Microsoft .NET Framework=2.0-sp2
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5-sp1
All of the following
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Any of the following
Microsoft .NET Framework=1.1-sp1
Microsoft .NET Framework=2.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=2.0-sp1
Microsoft .NET Framework=2.0-sp2
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5-sp1
All of the following
Microsoft .NET Framework=1.1-sp1
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
All of the following
Any of the following
Microsoft .NET Framework=1.0-sp3
Microsoft .NET Framework=1.1-sp1
Microsoft .NET Framework=2.0-sp1
Microsoft .NET Framework=2.0-sp2
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5-sp1
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft .NET Framework=1.1-sp1
Microsoft .NET Framework=2.0-sp1
Microsoft .NET Framework=2.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5-sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft .NET Framework=2.0
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft .NET Framework=1.0-sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2

Event History

Oct 14, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
10:30 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0090?

CVE-2009-0090 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-0090?

To fix CVE-2009-0090, you should apply the security update released by Microsoft as part of MS09-061.

3

What versions of the Microsoft .NET Framework are affected by CVE-2009-0090?

CVE-2009-0090 affects Microsoft .NET Framework versions 1.0 SP3, 1.1 SP1, 2.0 SP1, and other related versions.

4

Can CVE-2009-0090 be exploited through web applications?

Yes, CVE-2009-0090 can be exploited through crafted XAML browser applications (XBAP) and ASP.NET applications.

5

What systems are impacted by CVE-2009-0090?

CVE-2009-0090 impacts various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and more.

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