CWE
399
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-0097

First published: Tue Feb 10 2009(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."

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-2009-0097?

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

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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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