Exploited
critical
9.3
CWE
119 787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-0563: Microsoft Office Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

First published: Wed Jun 10 2009(Updated: )

Microsoft Office contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute code via a Word document with a crafted tag containing an invalid length field.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter
Microsoft Office=2008
Microsoft Office=2004
Microsoft Word Viewer=2003-sp3
Microsoft Office Word=2002-sp3
Microsoft Word Viewer
Microsoft Office Word=2007-sp1
Microsoft Office Word=2007-sp2
Microsoft Office Word=2003-sp3
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint=sp1
Microsoft Office Word=2000-sp3
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint=sp2
Microsoft Office=2000-sp3
Microsoft Office=2003-sp3
Microsoft Office=2004
Microsoft Office=2007-sp1
Microsoft Office=2007-sp2
Microsoft Office=2008
Microsoft Office=xp-sp3
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint=2007-sp1
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint=2007-sp2
Microsoft Word Viewer
Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter

Remedy

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-027

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-0563?

    CVE-2009-0563 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-0563?

    To fix CVE-2009-0563, users should apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for affected Office products.

  • What versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2009-0563?

    CVE-2009-0563 affects Microsoft Office Word 2002, 2003, 2007, and various Office compatibility packs.

  • Can CVE-2009-0563 be exploited from emails?

    Yes, CVE-2009-0563 can be exploited through malicious Word documents often delivered via email.

  • What impact can CVE-2009-0563 have on my system?

    If exploited, CVE-2009-0563 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the system.

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