CVE-2009-0550: Critical severity Microsoft Windows 2000 vulnerability

Published Apr 15, 2009
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Updated

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; and WinINet in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4, 6 SP1, 6 and 7 on Windows XP SP2 and SP3, 6 and 7 on Windows Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, 7 on Windows Vista Gold and SP1, and 7 on Windows Server 2008; allows remote web servers to capture and replay NTLM credentials, and execute arbitrary code, via vectors related to absence of a "credential-reflection protections" opt-in step, aka "Windows HTTP Services Credential Reflection Vulnerability" and "WinINet Credential Reflection Vulnerability."

Affected Software

54 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=gold
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
All of the following
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Any of the following
Microsoft ie=6.0-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01-sp4
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=gold
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft ie=6.0-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01-sp4
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2

Event History

Apr 15, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:49 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:49 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0550?

CVE-2009-0550 is classified as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-0550?

To mitigate CVE-2009-0550, users should apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2009-0550?

CVE-2009-0550 affects Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, SP3, Server 2003 SP1, SP2, Vista, and Server 2008.

4

What software components are involved in CVE-2009-0550?

CVE-2009-0550 involves Windows HTTP Services (WinHTTP) and various versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer.

5

Is CVE-2009-0550 still relevant today?

While CVE-2009-0550 is from 2009, it remains relevant for systems that have not been updated or decommissioned.

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