Microsoft Windows Kernel Exception Handler Local Denial Of Service Vulnerability

BID:36625

Info

Microsoft Windows Kernel Exception Handler Local Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 36625
Class: Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE: CVE-2009-2517
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Oct 13 2009 12:00AM
Updated: Oct 15 2009 03:08PM
Credit: Tavis Ormandy and Neel Mehta
Vulnerable: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2
Avaya Messaging Application Server MM 3.1
Avaya Messaging Application Server MM 3.0
Avaya Messaging Application Server MM 2.0
Avaya Messaging Application Server MM 1.1
Avaya Messaging Application Server 0
Avaya Meeting Exchange - Enterprise Edition
Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.0 .0.52
Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.1 SP1
Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.1
Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.0 SP2
Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.0 SP1
Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Microsoft Windows Kernel Exception Handler Local Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows is prone to a local denial-of-service vulnerability that affects the Windows kernel. The issue stems from an error in the kernel's exception handler.

Attackers may exploit this issue to restart the system, causing a denial-of-service condition.

Exploit / POC

Microsoft Windows Kernel Exception Handler Local Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Microsoft Windows Kernel Exception Handler Local Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
Microsoft has released an advisory and updates. Please see the references for details.


Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition SP2

References

Microsoft Windows Kernel Exception Handler Local Denial Of Service Vulnerability

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