CVE-2009-0549: Code Injection
First published: Wed Jun 10 2009(Updated: )
Excel in Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, Office XP SP3, Office 2003 SP3, and Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac; Open XML File Format Converter for Mac; and Microsoft Office Excel Viewer 2003 SP3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Excel file with a malformed record object, aka "Record Pointer Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter | ||
| Microsoft Office | =2008 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server | =2007-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office | =xp-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Viewer | ||
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Viewer | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server | =2007-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2000-sp3 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2007-sp1 |
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Reference Links
- http://osvdb.org/54952
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35215
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022351
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-160A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1540
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-021
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5830
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0549?
CVE-2009-0549 is classified as a critical vulnerability that allows remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0549?
To mitigate CVE-2009-0549, it is essential to update to the latest supported version of Microsoft Office or apply applicable security patches provided by Microsoft.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0549?
CVE-2009-0549 affects various versions of Microsoft Excel, including Office 2000 SP3, XP SP3, 2003 SP3, 2004, and 2008 for Mac, as well as the Excel Viewer 2003 SP3.
Can CVE-2009-0549 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-0549 can be exploited by sending a crafted Excel file to a user, which can execute arbitrary code on the victim's system.
What are the consequences of an exploit of CVE-2009-0549?
Exploitation of CVE-2009-0549 could lead to complete system compromise, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access and control over the affected machine.
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