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HIGH SEVERITY
CVE-2009-1123 Microsoft · Windows

Microsoft Windows Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

HIGH
7.8 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

4.29 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
88.6 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 88.6% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

Mar 03, 2022

Remediation Due

Mar 24, 2022

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

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.

Remediation Directive

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

External Intelligence