CVE-2009-1123
Microsoft Windows Improper Input Validation Vulnerability
Microsoft WindowsOperating systems
CVSS
7.8HighExploit odds (EPSS)4.88%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 92% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
CISA required actionApply updates per vendor instructions. CISA KEV
What fixes it
No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.
Timeline
Description
The kernel in Microsoft Windows does not properly validate changes to unspecified kernel objects, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.
Text from CVE List
Affected versions 1
- n/aaffected: n/aCVE List
References 4
- docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-025Advisoryvia CVE List
- oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6206Advisoryvia CVE List
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-1123Referencevia CISA KEV
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2009-1123Referencevia CVE List