CVE-2009-1129: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue May 12 2009(Updated: )
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the PowerPoint 95 importer (PP7X32.DLL) in Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, and 2003 SP3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an inconsistent record length in sound data in a file that uses a PowerPoint 95 (PPT95) native file format, aka "PP7 Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-1128.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office PowerPoint | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office PowerPoint | =2002-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office PowerPoint | =2000-sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=791
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1290
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022205
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-132A.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34839
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32428
- http://osvdb.org/54387
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6176
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-017
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1129?
CVE-2009-1129 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1129?
To fix CVE-2009-1129, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your version of PowerPoint.
What versions of PowerPoint are affected by CVE-2009-1129?
CVE-2009-1129 affects Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, and 2003 SP3.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2009-1129?
CVE-2009-1129 can be exploited by feeding specially crafted PowerPoint files that trigger buffer overflow vulnerabilities.
Is it safe to open PowerPoint files from untrusted sources due to CVE-2009-1129?
It is not safe to open PowerPoint files from untrusted sources due to the risk of remote code execution associated with CVE-2009-1129.
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