CVE-2009-0562
First published: Wed Aug 12 2009(Updated: )
The Office Web Components ActiveX Control in Microsoft Office XP SP3, Office 2003 SP3, Office XP Web Components SP3, Office 2003 Web Components SP3, Office 2003 Web Components SP1 for the 2007 Microsoft Office System, Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004 SP3 and 2006 SP1, and Office Small Business Accounting 2006 does not properly allocate memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that trigger "system state" corruption, aka "Office Web Components Memory Allocation Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server | =2004-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server | =2004-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server | =2006-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server | =2006-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | ||
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =xp-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Web Components | =2000-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Web Components | =2003-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Web Components | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Web Components | =xp-sp3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0562?
CVE-2009-0562 has a CVSS score indicating a high severity level due to the active exploitation of the vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0562?
To fix CVE-2009-0562, users should apply the latest security patches from Microsoft for affected Office products.
Which software is affected by CVE-2009-0562?
CVE-2009-0562 affects Microsoft Office Web Components versions including 2000 SP3, XP SP3, and Office 2003 SP3, among others.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-0562?
CVE-2009-0562 is a vulnerability in the ActiveX control of Office Web Components that allows for potential code execution.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-0562?
While the best solution is to apply the fix, disabling the ActiveX control in Internet Explorer can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2009-0562.
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