CVE-2009-0095: Critical severity Microsoft Visio vulnerability

Published Feb 10, 2009
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Updated

Microsoft Office Visio 2002 SP2, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP1 does not properly validate object data in Visio files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka "Memory Validation Vulnerability."

Affected Software

3 affected components
Microsoft Visio=2002-sp2
Microsoft Visio=2003-sp3
Microsoft Visio=2007-sp1

Event History

Feb 10, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:13 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0095?

CVE-2009-0095 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-0095?

The recommended fix for CVE-2009-0095 is to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Visio.

3

Which versions of Microsoft Visio are affected by CVE-2009-0095?

CVE-2009-0095 affects Microsoft Visio 2002 SP2, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP1.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2009-0095 enable?

CVE-2009-0095 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting crafted Visio files.

5

Can CVE-2009-0095 be exploited without user interaction?

Yes, CVE-2009-0095 can be exploited by opening a malicious Visio file, which may not require any user interaction beyond that.

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