CVE-2009-2512 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 11 Nov 2009 Updated 21 Jan 2025

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Windows Vista and Server 2008 by sending crafted WSD messages due to improper header processing.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2009-2512?

CVE-2009-2512 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008, published on 11 Nov 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Web Services on Devices API (WSDAPI) in Windows Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2 and Server 2008 Gold and SP2 does not properly process the headers of WSD messages, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) message or (2) response, aka "Web Services on Devices API Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2512?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2512?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2512 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2009-2512 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2512 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows Server 2008 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8vq2-fxxp-56hm.