How severe is CVE-2009-0119?

CVE-2009-0119 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-0119 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 37% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0119?

CVE-2009-0119 affects Microsoft Windows Xp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0119?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-0119 published?

CVE-2009-0119 was published on 2009-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0119

CVE-2009-0119 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Xp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 37% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 37% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Xp
Published: 2009-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows XP SP3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted .chm file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0119?: Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows XP SP3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted .chm file.
How severe is CVE-2009-0119?: CVE-2009-0119 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-0119 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 37% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0119?: CVE-2009-0119 affects Microsoft Windows Xp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0119?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-0119 published?: CVE-2009-0119 was published on 2009-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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