CVE-2009-1544: Double Free
First published: Wed Aug 12 2009(Updated: )
Double free vulnerability in the Workstation service in Microsoft Windows allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via a crafted RPC message to a Windows XP SP2 or SP3 or Server 2003 SP2 system, or cause a denial of service via a crafted RPC message to a Vista Gold, SP1, or SP2 or Server 2008 Gold or SP2 system, aka "Workstation Service Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1544?
CVE-2009-1544 has a critical severity rating as it allows remote authenticated users to gain administrative privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1544?
To fix CVE-2009-1544, apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2009-1544?
CVE-2009-1544 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows XP SP2/SP3, Server 2003 SP2, and Vista SP1/SP2.
Can CVE-2009-1544 cause a denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2009-1544 can cause a denial of service on vulnerable systems through crafted RPC messages.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-1544?
CVE-2009-1544 is characterized as a double free vulnerability in the Workstation service of Microsoft Windows.
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