CVE-2009-0901: Code Injection
First published: Wed Jul 29 2009(Updated: )
The Active Template Library (ATL) in Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 SP1, Visual Studio 2005 SP1 and 2008 Gold, and Visual C++ 2005 SP1 and 2008 Gold and SP1; and Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 Gold and SP2; does not prevent VariantClear calls on an uninitialized VARIANT, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed stream to an ATL (1) component or (2) control, related to ATL headers and error handling, aka "ATL Uninitialized Object Vulnerability."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Visual C++ | =2005-sp1_redistribution_pkg | |
| Microsoft Visual C++ | =2008-redistribution_pkg | |
| Microsoft Visual C++ | =2008-sp1_redistribution_pkg | |
| Visual Studio | =2005-sp1 | |
| Visual Studio | =2005-sp1 | |
| Visual Studio | =2008 | |
| Visual Studio | =2008-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio | =2003-sp1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35832
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-11.html
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa09-04.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2034
- http://blogs.technet.com/srd/archive/2009/08/11/ms09-037-why-we-are-using-cve-s-already-used-in-ms09-035.aspx
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2232
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36187
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-13.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36374
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-266108-1
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-10.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-195A.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-223A.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-286A.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=126592505426855&w=2
- http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=7004997&sliceId=1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36746
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35967
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7581
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6373
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6311
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6289
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-060
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-037
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-035
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0901?
CVE-2009-0901 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0901?
To fix CVE-2009-0901, apply the latest security patches released by Microsoft for the affected Visual Studio and Visual C++ versions.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2009-0901?
CVE-2009-0901 affects Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 SP1, Visual Studio 2005 SP1, Visual Studio 2008 Gold and SP1, and Visual C++ 2005 SP1 and 2008 Gold and SP1.
Is CVE-2009-0901 related to Active Template Library (ATL)?
Yes, CVE-2009-0901 specifically involves a vulnerability within Active Template Library (ATL) implementations.
What could happen if CVE-2009-0901 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2009-0901 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system, potentially taking control of the affected machine.
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