CVE-2009-2514: Code Injection
First published: Wed Nov 11 2009(Updated: )
win32k.sys in the kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP2 does not correctly parse font code during construction of a directory-entry table, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Embedded OpenType (EOT) font, aka "Win32k EOT Parsing Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2514?
CVE-2009-2514 is classified as critical, allowing remote code execution through crafted fonts.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2514?
To mitigate CVE-2009-2514, apply the Microsoft security update released in October 2009.
Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2009-2514?
CVE-2009-2514 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP2.
Can CVE-2009-2514 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-2514 can be exploited remotely through malicious Embedded OpenType fonts.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2009-2514?
CVE-2009-2514 is a vulnerability in the win32k.sys kernel handling of fonts that allows for arbitrary code execution.
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