CVE-2009-0556: Code Injection
First published: Fri Apr 03 2009(Updated: )
Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, and 2003 SP3, and PowerPoint in Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PowerPoint file with an OutlineTextRefAtom containing an an invalid index value that triggers memory corruption, as exploited in the wild in April 2009 by Exploit:Win32/Apptom.gen, aka "Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office PowerPoint | =2004 | |
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 | =2000-sp3 | |
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 | =2002-sp3 | |
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 | =2003-sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2009/04/02/microsoft-security-advisory-969136.aspx
- http://blogs.technet.com/mmpc/archive/2009/04/02/new-0-day-exploits-using-powerpoint-files.aspx
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/969136.mspx
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34351
- http://blogs.technet.com/srd/archive/2009/04/02/investigating-the-new-powerpoint-issue.aspx
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/627331
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021967
- http://osvdb.org/53182
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0915
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34572
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1290
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-132A.html
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-019
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49632
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6279
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6204
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/503453/100/0/threaded
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-017
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0556?
CVE-2009-0556 has a critical severity rating as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0556?
To fix CVE-2009-0556, users should install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.
What versions of PowerPoint are affected by CVE-2009-0556?
CVE-2009-0556 affects Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, and PowerPoint 2004 for Mac.
What kind of attack does CVE-2009-0556 enable?
CVE-2009-0556 enables remote code execution via specially crafted PowerPoint files.
Is CVE-2009-0556 still a threat today?
While it's less common now, CVE-2009-0556 can still pose a threat if outdated software is used.
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