CVE-2009-1546 Integer overflow in n/a

High 8.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted AVI files exploiting an integer overflow in Windows Media handling.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2009-1546?

CVE-2009-1546 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, published on 12 Aug 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Integer overflow in Avifil32.dll in the Windows Media file handling functionality in Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on a Windows 2000 SP4 system via a crafted AVI file, or cause a denial of service on a Windows XP SP2 or SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, or SP2, or Server 2008 Gold or SP2 system via a crafted AVI file, aka "AVI Integer Overflow Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1546?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Xp.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1546?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1546 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2009-1546 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1546 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows 2003 Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hxw4-2574-h442.

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