CVE-2009-1123 Microsoft Windows Improper Input Validation
Local attackers can gain elevated privileges by exploiting improper validation of kernel object changes in Microsoft Windows.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 3 Mar 2022
- 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-2009-1123?
CVE-2009-1123 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000, published on 10 Jun 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
The kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 SP2 does not properly validate changes to unspecified kernel objects, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Desktop Vulnerability."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1123?
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-2009-1123?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1123 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 24 Mar 2022.
Is CVE-2009-1123 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2009-1123 in the wild since at least 3 Mar 2022.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows 2000
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gwqf-cc2p-xjrw.