CVE-2009-0083 json
The kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP1 does not properly handle invalid pointers, which allows local…
published 2009-03-10 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-0092
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.5%
- EPSS 1.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 73%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP1 does not properly handle invalid pointers, which allows local users to gain privileges via an application that triggers use of a crafted pointer, aka "Windows Kernel Invalid Pointer Vulnerability."
Exploit prediction
1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 73% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
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docs.microsoft.com
/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-006
vendor-advisory
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us-cert.gov
/cas/techalerts/TA09-069A.html
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
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securityfocus.com
/bid/34025
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id?1021827
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/34117
third-party-advisory
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oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5440
vdb-entry, signature
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osvdb.org
/52524
vdb-entry
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2009/0659
vdb-entry
- support.avaya.com /elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-079.htm
- support.nortel.com /go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&DocumentOID=842987&poid=
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-0083
- NVD CVE-2009-0083
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