CVE-2009-2515
First published: Wed Oct 14 2009(Updated: )
Integer underflow in the kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 Gold and SP2 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that triggers an incorrect truncation of a 64-bit integer to a 32-bit integer, aka "Windows Kernel Integer Underflow 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 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =x64 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2515?
CVE-2009-2515 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2515?
To fix CVE-2009-2515, users should apply the relevant security updates released by Microsoft for their affected Windows version.
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2009-2515?
CVE-2009-2515 affects Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2/SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008.
What is the exploit mechanism of CVE-2009-2515?
CVE-2009-2515 exploits an integer underflow, where a crafted application leads to an incorrect truncation of a 64-bit integer to a 32-bit integer.
Can CVE-2009-2515 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2009-2515 requires local access to the system for exploitation, making it a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
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