CVE-2009-0243 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by bypassing Autorun restrictions via physical media or network drives, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-0243?
CVE-2009-0243 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000, published on 21 Jan 2009. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Microsoft Windows does not properly enforce the Autorun and NoDriveTypeAutoRun registry values, which allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code by (1) inserting CD-ROM media, (2) inserting DVD media, (3) connecting a USB device, and (4) connecting a Firewire device; (5) allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by mapping a network drive; and allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code by clicking on (6) an icon under My Computer\Devices with Removable Storage and (7) an option in an AutoPlay dialog, related to the Autorun.inf file. NOTE: vectors 1 and 3 on Vista are already covered by CVE-2008-0951.
Weakness: CWE-16
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0243?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Xp.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0243?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0243 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2009-0243 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0243 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows 2000
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f977-5mwg-phw9.