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CVE-2009-0221

UnknownEPSS 37.86%

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CVE-2009-0221 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PowerPoint file containing a crafted record type for "collaboration information for different slides" that contains a field that specifies a large number of records, which triggers an under-allocated buffer and a heap-based buffer overflow, aka "Integer Overflow Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 37.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PowerPoint file containing a crafted record type for "collaboration information for different slides" that contains a field that specifies a large number of records, which triggers an under-allocated buffer and a heap-based buffer overflow, aka "Integer Overflow Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
37.86%

98.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftOffice Powerpoint2002Sp3
MicrosoftOffice Powerpoint2003Sp3

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0221?
Integer overflow in Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PowerPoint file containing a crafted record type for "collaboration information for different slides" that contains a field that specifies a large number of records, which triggers an under-allocated buffer and a heap-based buffer overflow, aka "Integer Overflow Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2009-0221?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0221 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 37.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0221?
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