CVE-2009-1511
CVE-2009-1511 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Xp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-399
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows Xp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
GDI+ in Microsoft Windows XP SP3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a PNG file that contains a certain large btChunkLen value.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-1511?
- GDI+ in Microsoft Windows XP SP3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a PNG file that contains a certain large btChunkLen value.
- How severe is CVE-2009-1511?
- CVE-2009-1511 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2009-1511 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-1511?
- CVE-2009-1511 affects Microsoft Windows Xp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-1511?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2009-1511 published?
- CVE-2009-1511 was published on 2009-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
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