CVE-2009-3103
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What it is
ReportedArray index error in the SMBv2 protocol implementation in srv2.sys in Microsoft Windows Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold and SP2, and Windows 7 RC allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (system crash) via an & (ampersand) character in a Process ID High header field in a NEGOTIATE PROTOCOL REQUEST packet, which triggers an attempted dereference of an out-of-bounds memory location, aka "SMBv2 Negotiation Vulnerability." NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information. Source description excerpt; complete tracked detail loads below.
NVD published: Sep 9, 2009 · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026
What is affected
ReportedMicrosoft — Windows. Product-level identification only; no affected-version conclusion is available from this field.
NVD published: Sep 9, 2009 · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026
Urgency and basis
ReportedAct now · 557.2
Tracker decision tier from the evidence detailed below · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026
Exploitation evidence
Reportedkev-listed · VulnCheck KEV
VulnCheck KEV added: Jun 20, 2017 · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026
What to do
ReportedApply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Source remediation ↗Tracked source remediation field · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026
Evidence detail
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