CVE-2009-3135: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 11, 2009
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Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Word 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP3, Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac, Open XML File Format Converter for Mac, Office Word Viewer 2003 SP3, and Office Word Viewer allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Word document with a malformed File Information Block (FIB) structure, aka "Microsoft Office Word File Information Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Affected Software

7 affected components
Microsoft Office=2004
Microsoft Office=2008
Microsoft Office Word=2002-sp3
Microsoft Office Word=2003-sp3
Microsoft Office Word Viewer
Microsoft Office Word Viewer=2003-sp3
Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter

Event History

Nov 11, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3135?

CVE-2009-3135 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-3135?

To fix CVE-2009-3135, users should update Microsoft Office and Office Word Viewer to the latest available patches.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2009-3135?

CVE-2009-3135 affects Microsoft Office Word 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac, and Office Word Viewer 2003 SP3.

4

Can CVE-2009-3135 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2009-3135 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted Word documents.

5

What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2009-3135?

CVE-2009-3135 is associated with attacks that involve buffer overflows leading to arbitrary code execution.

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