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CVE-2009-1124

HIGH · CVSS 7.2 EPSS 1.43%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2009-06-10 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2. It affects Microsoft, Windows.

CVE
CVE-2009-1124
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.2
EPSS
1.43%
Microsoft Windows

Original NVD 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 user-mode pointers in unspecified error conditions, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Pointer Validation Vulnerability."