CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-1130: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue May 12 2009(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP3, and PowerPoint in Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted structure in a Notes container in a PowerPoint file that causes PowerPoint to read more data than was allocated when creating a C++ object, leading to an overwrite of a function pointer, aka "Heap Corruption Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Office PowerPoint=2003-sp3
Microsoft Office=2004
Microsoft Office PowerPoint=2002-sp3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-1130?

    CVE-2009-1130 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-1130?

    To fix CVE-2009-1130, update Microsoft Office PowerPoint to the latest security patch provided by Microsoft.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1130?

    CVE-2009-1130 affects Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, and Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-1130?

    CVE-2009-1130 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2009-1130 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2009-1130 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted PowerPoint files.

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