CVE-2009-1546: Integer Overflow
First published: Wed Aug 12 2009(Updated: )
Integer overflow in Avifil32.dll in the Windows Media file handling functionality in Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on a Windows 2000 SP4 system via a crafted AVI file, or cause a denial of service on a Windows XP SP2 or SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, or SP2, or Server 2008 Gold or SP2 system via a crafted AVI file, aka "AVI Integer Overflow 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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Reference Links
- http://osvdb.org/56909
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2233
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022711
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35970
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36206
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-223A.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5930
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-038
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1546?
CVE-2009-1546 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1546?
To address CVE-2009-1546, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for their affected Windows operating systems.
What systems are affected by CVE-2009-1546?
CVE-2009-1546 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, and various versions of Windows Vista and Server 2008.
What kind of attack does CVE-2009-1546 enable?
CVE-2009-1546 allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through crafted AVI files.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2009-1546?
CVE-2009-1546 is an integer overflow vulnerability found in the Avifil32.dll associated with Windows Media file handling.
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