CWE
399
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-0096

First published: Tue Feb 10 2009(Updated: )

Microsoft Office Visio 2002 SP2, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP1 does not properly perform memory copy operations for object data, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Visio document, aka "Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Visio Standard=2002-sp2
Microsoft Visio Standard=2003-sp3
Microsoft Visio Standard=2007-sp1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-0096?

    CVE-2009-0096 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-0096?

    To fix CVE-2009-0096, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Visio.

  • What versions of Microsoft Visio are affected by CVE-2009-0096?

    CVE-2009-0096 affects Microsoft Visio 2002 SP2, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP1.

  • What type of attack is possible with CVE-2009-0096?

    CVE-2009-0096 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Visio document.

  • How can organizations mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2009-0096?

    Organizations can mitigate risks by restricting access to Visio files from untrusted sources and ensuring all software is up to date.

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