CVE-2009-0087

UnknownEPSS 25.89%

Last modified

CVE-2009-0087 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in the Word 6 text converter in WordPad in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2; and the Word 6 text converter in Microsoft Office Word 2000 SP3 and 2002 SP3; allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word 6 file that contains malformed data, aka "WordPad and Office Text Converter Memory Corruption Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 25.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Word 6 text converter in WordPad in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2; and the Word 6 text converter in Microsoft Office Word 2000 SP3 and 2002 SP3; allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word 6 file that contains malformed data, aka "WordPad and Office Text Converter Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
25.89%

97.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftOffice Word2000Sp3
MicrosoftOffice Word2002Sp3
MicrosoftWindows 2000All versionsSp4
MicrosoftWindows 2003 ServerAll versions
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versions

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0087?
Unspecified vulnerability in the Word 6 text converter in WordPad in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2; and the Word 6 text converter in Microsoft Office Word 2000 SP3 and 2002 SP3; allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word 6 file that contains malformed data, aka "WordPad and Office Text Converter Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2009-0087?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0087 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 25.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0087?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST