CVE-2009-0565: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jun 10 2009(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Word 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, and 2007 SP1 and SP2; Microsoft Office for Mac 2004 and 2008; Open XML File Format Converter for Mac; and Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats SP1 and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Word document with a malformed record that triggers memory corruption, aka "Word Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2008 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2000-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2002-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2007-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Word Viewer | ||
| Microsoft Word Viewer | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35190
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1546
- http://osvdb.org/54960
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022356
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-160A.html
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8206
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6334
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-027
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0565?
CVE-2009-0565 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0565?
To fix CVE-2009-0565, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Office versions.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0565?
CVE-2009-0565 affects Microsoft Office Word 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007, the Office Compatibility Pack, and the Open XML File Format Converter for Mac.
Can CVE-2009-0565 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-0565 can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted document to the user.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2009-0565?
The risks of CVE-2009-0565 include unauthorized access and execution of arbitrary code on the victim's machine.
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