CVE-2009-0097: Critical severity Microsoft Visio vulnerability

Published Feb 10, 2009
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Updated

Microsoft Office Visio 2002 SP2 and 2003 SP3 does not properly validate memory allocation for Visio files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka "Memory Corruption 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-2009-0097?

CVE-2009-0097 is rated as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-0097?

To mitigate CVE-2009-0097, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Visio.

3

What versions of Microsoft Visio are affected by CVE-2009-0097?

CVE-2009-0097 affects Microsoft Visio 2002 SP2, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-0097?

CVE-2009-0097 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

5

Can CVE-2009-0097 be exploited through email attachments?

Yes, CVE-2009-0097 can be exploited by opening a malicious Visio file sent via email.

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