CVE-2009-1126 json
The kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP2 does not properly validate the user-mode input associated wit…
published 2009-06-10 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-1127
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.4%
- EPSS 1.4% 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 SP2 does not properly validate the user-mode input associated with the editing of an unspecified desktop parameter, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Desktop Parameter Edit Vulnerability."
Exploit prediction
1.43% 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
-
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
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docs.microsoft.com
/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-025
vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/35372
third-party-advisory
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oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6016
vdb-entry, signature
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2009/1544
vdb-entry
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osvdb.org
/54943
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id?1022359
vdb-entry
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us-cert.gov
/cas/techalerts/TA09-160A.html
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-1126
- NVD CVE-2009-1126
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