CVE-2009-1133: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 12, 2009
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection (formerly Terminal Services Client) running RDP 5.0 through 6.1 on Windows, and Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac 2.0, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified parameters, aka "Remote Desktop Connection Heap Overflow Vulnerability."

Affected Software

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

Event History

Aug 12, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1133?

CVE-2009-1133 has a critical severity level due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-1133?

To fix CVE-2009-1133, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2009-1133?

CVE-2009-1133 affects Microsoft Windows versions including Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008.

4

Can CVE-2009-1133 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2009-1133 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.

5

Is there any workaround for CVE-2009-1133?

While the definitive fix is to apply security updates, limiting access to the Remote Desktop service can serve as an interim workaround for CVE-2009-1133.

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