CVE-2009-0558: Code Injection
First published: Wed Jun 10 2009(Updated: )
Array index error in Excel in Microsoft Office 2000 SP3 and Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac, and Open XML File Format Converter for Mac, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Excel file with a malformed record object, aka "Array Indexing Memory 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/54954
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-1/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504188/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35242
- 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%3A11525
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0558?
CVE-2009-0558 has been rated with a critical severity level due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0558?
To fix CVE-2009-0558, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Office versions.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2009-0558?
CVE-2009-0558 affects Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, Office 2004, 2008 for Mac, and various versions of Microsoft Office Excel and Compatibility Packs.
Can CVE-2009-0558 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-0558 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted Excel files leveraging a malformed record object.
What types of attacks can result from CVE-2009-0558?
Exploitation of CVE-2009-0558 can lead to arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
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- canonical/microsoft office
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- canonical/microsoft sharepoint portal server
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- version/microsoft office/2004
- version/microsoft office/xp-sp3
- canonical/microsoft office viewer
- canonical/microsoft office compatibility pack for word, excel, and powerpoint
- version/microsoft office compatibility pack for word, excel, and powerpoint/sp1
- version/microsoft office viewer/2003-sp3
- version/microsoft sharepoint portal server/2007-sp2
- version/microsoft office compatibility pack for word, excel, and powerpoint/sp2
- version/microsoft office excel/2003-sp3
- version/microsoft office excel/2000-sp3
- version/microsoft office excel/2007-sp1