CVE-2009-0087: Critical severity Microsoft Office Word vulnerability
Unspecified vulnerability in the Word 6 text converter in WordPad in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2; and the Word 6 text converter in Microsoft Office Word 2000 SP3 and 2002 SP3; allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word 6 file that contains malformed data, aka "WordPad and Office Text Converter Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0087?
CVE-2009-0087 has a critical severity rating as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0087?
To fix CVE-2009-0087, users should update their Microsoft Office applications and Windows operating systems to the latest security patches.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0087?
CVE-2009-0087 affects Microsoft Office Word 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3 and various versions of Windows including Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, XP SP3, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2.
Can CVE-2009-0087 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-0087 can be exploited remotely through crafted Word 6 files.
What are the symptoms of an exploit of CVE-2009-0087?
Symptoms of an exploit of CVE-2009-0087 may include unexpected program crashes or unauthorized actions performed on the system.