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CVE-2009-2517

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.9 EPSS 1.78%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2009-10-14 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9. It affects Microsoft, Windows. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2009-2517
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.9
EPSS
1.78%
Microsoft Windows

Original NVD Description

The kernel in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 does not properly handle unspecified exceptions when an error condition occurs, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Exception Handler Vulnerability."