CVE-2009-0082: The kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Windows kernel privilege-escalation flaw. An attacker who can already run code locally could use a crafted application to gain higher privileges, potentially taking full control of the affected machine. It matters mainly for legacy Windows estates and embedded systems that may still carry Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, or Server 2008. Exposure is most likely on unsupported or legacy systems running Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2/SP3, Server 2003 SP1/SP2, Vista Gold/SP1, or Server 2008 without MS09-006. Risk is lower on modern supported Windows versions unless equivalent legacy components remain in appliances or isolated environments. Prioritize if any affected legacy Windows systems remain in production, especially shared workstations, jump boxes, terminal servers, or appliances. The flaw can turn limited local access into full system compromise, but it does not appear from the bundle to be a remote initial-access vulnerability. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft MS09-006 security updates where supported.; Retire or isolate unsupported affected Windows systems.; Restrict local login and application execution rights..

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May 24, 2026, 01:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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