CVE-2009-2517

The kernel in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 does not properly handle unspecified exceptions when an error condition occurs, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Exception Handler Vulnerability."

Score

CVSS 2.0 4.9 Medium

Status

Modified - secure@microsoft.com

Published

2009-10-14

Last modified

2024-08-07

Weaknesses

CWE-399

Affected products

• Windows Server 2003 (Microsoft)

References

• http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-286A.html
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-058
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6512