CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-0230

First published: Wed Jun 10 2009(Updated: )

The Windows Print Spooler in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 SP2 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via a crafted RPC message that triggers loading of a DLL file from an arbitrary directory, aka "Print Spooler Load Library Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=2008
Microsoft Windows Server=2008
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-0230?

    CVE-2009-0230 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote authenticated users to gain elevated privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-0230?

    To fix CVE-2009-0230, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches or updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

  • Which versions of Windows are impacted by CVE-2009-0230?

    CVE-2009-0230 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista, and Server 2008 SP2.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2009-0230 exploit?

    CVE-2009-0230 exploits a vulnerability in the Windows Print Spooler through a crafted RPC message that loads a DLL from an arbitrary directory.

  • Are there any workarounds for CVE-2009-0230?

    Temporary workarounds for CVE-2009-0230 include disabling the Print Spooler service if it is not needed to mitigate potential exploitation.

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