CVE-2009-0229: Infoleak

Published Jun 10, 2009
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Updated

The Windows Printing Service in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 SP2 allows local users to read arbitrary files via a crafted separator page, aka "Print Spooler Read File Vulnerability."

Affected Software

19 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=x32
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2-x32
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2-x64
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=gold
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1

Event History

Jun 10, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:37 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0229?

CVE-2009-0229 is considered to be of medium severity due to its potential for local users to read arbitrary files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-0229?

To fix CVE-2009-0229, apply the latest security patches and updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

3

Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2009-0229?

CVE-2009-0229 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, XP SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista (all service packs), and Server 2008 SP2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-0229?

CVE-2009-0229 is classified as a print spooler vulnerability that allows local users to exploit the service for unauthorized file access.

5

Can external users exploit CVE-2009-0229?

No, CVE-2009-0229 can only be exploited by local users, not by external users over the network.

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