CVE-2009-2494: Code Injection
First published: Wed Aug 12 2009(Updated: )
The Active Template Library (ATL) in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 Gold and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to erroneous free operations after reading a variant from a stream and deleting this variant, aka "ATL Object Type Mismatch Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| 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 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2232
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35982
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022712
- http://blogs.technet.com/srd/archive/2009/08/11/ms09-037-why-we-are-using-cve-s-already-used-in-ms09-035.aspx
- http://osvdb.org/56910
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36187
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-223A.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5708
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-037
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2494?
CVE-2009-2494 is considered to be a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2494?
To mitigate CVE-2009-2494, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for the affected Windows operating systems.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2009-2494?
CVE-2009-2494 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2/SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008.
Can CVE-2009-2494 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-2494 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code.
What can happen if CVE-2009-2494 is successfully exploited?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2009-2494 can lead to unauthorized access and control of the affected system.
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