Vulnerability Details : CVE-2009-0231
The Embedded OpenType (EOT) Font Engine (T2EMBED.DLL) 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 a crafted name table in a data record that triggers an integer truncation and a heap-based buffer overflow, aka "Embedded OpenType Font Heap Overflow Vulnerability."
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2009-0231
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:-:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp2:*:*:professional:*:x64:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2003:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:itanium:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2009-0231
61.67%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 98 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2009-0231
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
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10.0
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NIST | |
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8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
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5.9
|
NIST | 2024-02-08 |
CWE ids for CVE-2009-0231
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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When converting from one data type to another, such as long to integer, data can be omitted or translated in a way that produces unexpected values. If the resulting values are used in a sensitive context, then dangerous behaviors may occur.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2009-0231
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http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=811
Broken Link
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http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-195A.html
Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities | CISAThird Party Advisory;US Government Resource
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5457
404 Not FoundBroken Link
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http://osvdb.org/55842
Broken Link
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-029
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-029 - Critical | Microsoft LearnPatch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1887
Webmail: access your OVH emails on ovhcloud.com | OVHcloudBroken Link;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022543
Broken Link;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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