Microsoft Windows input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Microsoft Windows. This impacts an unknown function. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2009-1125. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows (Operating System) (version unknown). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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 an argument to an unspecified system call, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Driver Class Registration Vulnerability."

The weakness was disclosed 06/10/2009 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at us-cert.gov. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2009-1125. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 39347 , which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 90509 (Microsoft Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (MS09-025)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (50781), Tenable (39347), SecurityFocus (BID 35240†), OSVDB (54942†) and Secunia (SA35372†). The entries VDB-37163, VDB-48554, VDB-48553 and VDB-48551 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 39347
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OpenVAS ID: 900669
OpenVAS Name: Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (968537)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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03/25/2009 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: us-cert.gov
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2009-1125 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-1125
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-48552

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X-Force: 50781
SecurityFocus: 35240
Secunia: 35372
OSVDB: 54942
SecurityTracker: 1022359
Vulnerability Center: 22482 - [MS09-025] Microsoft Windows Driver Class Registration Local Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 23:38
Updated: 05/11/2025 06:17
Changes: 03/17/2015 23:38 (39), 04/07/2017 16:03 (19), 08/11/2021 16:31 (1), 08/11/2021 16:38 (7), 08/11/2021 16:45 (1), 01/05/2025 21:04 (17), 05/11/2025 06:17 (2)
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