How severe is CVE-2009-0229?

CVE-2009-0229 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-0229 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0229?

CVE-2009-0229 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0229?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-0229 published?

CVE-2009-0229 was published on 2009-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0229

CVE-2009-0229 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 2000
Published: 2009-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Windows Printing Service in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 SP2 allows local users to read arbitrary files via a crafted separator page, aka "Print Spooler Read File Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0229?: The Windows Printing Service in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 SP2 allows local users to read arbitrary files via a crafted separator page, aka "Print Spooler Read File Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2009-0229?: CVE-2009-0229 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-0229 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0229?: CVE-2009-0229 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0229?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0229 published?: CVE-2009-0229 was published on 2009-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:sp2:*:itanium:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:sp2:*:x64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:*:x64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:itanium:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:x32:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:sp2:x32:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:sp2:x64:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:gold:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:sp2:x64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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