CVE-2009-0224: Code Injection
Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP1 and SP2; PowerPoint Viewer 2003 and 2007 SP1 and SP2; PowerPoint in Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac and 2008 for Mac; Open XML File Format Converter for Mac; Microsoft Works 8.5 and 9.0; and Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats SP1 and SP2 do not properly validate PowerPoint files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via multiple crafted BuildList records that include ChartBuild containers, which triggers memory corruption, aka "Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0224?
CVE-2009-0224 is classified as a critical vulnerability that could allow for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0224?
To fix CVE-2009-0224, users should apply the latest patches provided by Microsoft for the affected software versions.
Which versions of Microsoft PowerPoint are affected by CVE-2009-0224?
CVE-2009-0224 affects Microsoft PowerPoint versions 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP1 and SP2.
Is Microsoft Works vulnerable to CVE-2009-0224?
Yes, CVE-2009-0224 affects Microsoft Works versions 8.5 and 9.0.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2009-0224?
Exploiting CVE-2009-0224 may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.