CVE-2009-0226: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue May 12 2009(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the PowerPoint 4.2 conversion filter in Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, and 2003 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in sound data in a file that uses a PowerPoint 4.0 native file format, leading to memory corruption, aka "Legacy File Format Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-0222, CVE-2009-0223, CVE-2009-0227, and CVE-2009-1137.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office PowerPoint | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office PowerPoint | =2002-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office PowerPoint | =2000-sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1290
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32428
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-132A.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34881
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022205
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=789
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6106
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-017
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0226?
CVE-2009-0226 has a critical severity level due to the potential for remote code execution.
Which versions of Microsoft Office PowerPoint are affected by CVE-2009-0226?
CVE-2009-0226 affects Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, and 2003 SP3.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0226?
To fix CVE-2009-0226, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected PowerPoint versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-0226?
CVE-2009-0226 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Can CVE-2009-0226 be exploited by attackers?
Yes, CVE-2009-0226 can be exploited by attackers through specially crafted PowerPoint files containing long strings in sound data.
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