CVE-2009-0227: Buffer Overflow

Published May 12, 2009
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Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in the PowerPoint 4.2 conversion filter (PP4X32.DLL) in Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, and 2003 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large number of structures 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-2009-0226, and CVE-2009-1137.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Microsoft Office PowerPoint=2000-sp3
Microsoft Office PowerPoint=2002-sp3
Microsoft Office PowerPoint=2003-sp3

Event History

May 12, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0227?

CVE-2009-0227 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-0227?

To fix CVE-2009-0227, you should apply the relevant security updates from Microsoft for affected versions of PowerPoint.

3

Which versions of PowerPoint are affected by CVE-2009-0227?

CVE-2009-0227 affects Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, and 2003 SP3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-0227?

CVE-2009-0227 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the PowerPoint 4.2 conversion filter.

5

Can CVE-2009-0227 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2009-0227 can be exploited remotely through malicious PowerPoint files containing crafted sound data.

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