CVE-2009-2496: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 12, 2009
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in 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 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified parameters to unknown methods, aka "Office Web Components Heap Corruption Vulnerability."

Affected Software

13 affected components
Microsoft BizTalk Server=2002
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
Microsoft Visual Studio .NET=2003-sp1

Event History

Aug 12, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2496?

The CVE-2009-2496 vulnerability is classified as high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-2496?

To fix CVE-2009-2496, it is recommended to update Microsoft Office and related components to the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.

3

What types of applications are affected by CVE-2009-2496?

CVE-2009-2496 affects several Microsoft applications, including Office Web Components, Microsoft Office XP, and Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server.

4

Can CVE-2009-2496 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2009-2496 can be exploited remotely, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

5

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2009-2496?

CVE-2009-2496 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to security breaches in affected software.

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