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CVE-2009-0224

UnknownEPSS 30.08%

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CVE-2009-0224 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP1 and SP2; PowerPoint Viewer 2003 and 2007 SP1 and SP2; PowerPoint in Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac and 2008 for Mac; Open XML File Format Converter for Mac; Microsoft Works 8.5 and 9.0; and Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats SP1 and SP2 do not properly validate PowerPoint files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via multiple crafted BuildList records that include ChartBuild containers, which triggers memory corruption, aka "Memory Corruption Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 30.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP1 and SP2; PowerPoint Viewer 2003 and 2007 SP1 and SP2; PowerPoint in Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac and 2008 for Mac; Open XML File Format Converter for Mac; Microsoft Works 8.5 and 9.0; and Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats SP1 and SP2 do not properly validate PowerPoint files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via multiple crafted BuildList records that include ChartBuild containers, which triggers memory corruption, aka "Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
30.08%

98.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftCompatibility Pack Word Excel Powerpoint2007—
MicrosoftOffice Compatibility Pack For Word Excel Ppt 2007All versions—
MicrosoftOffice Powerpoint2000Sp3
MicrosoftOffice Powerpoint2002Sp3
MicrosoftOffice Powerpoint2003Sp3
MicrosoftOffice Powerpoint2007Sp1
MicrosoftOffice Powerpoint Viewer2003—
MicrosoftOffice Powerpoint Viewer2007Sp1
MicrosoftOpen Xml File Format ConverterAll versions—
MicrosoftPowerpoint2004—
MicrosoftPowerpoint2008—
MicrosoftWorks8.5—
MicrosoftWorks9.0—

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0224?
Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP1 and SP2; PowerPoint Viewer 2003 and 2007 SP1 and SP2; PowerPoint in Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac and 2008 for Mac; Open XML File Format Converter for Mac; Microsoft Works 8.5 and 9.0; and Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats SP1 and SP2 do not properly validate PowerPoint files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via multiple crafted BuildList records that include ChartBuild containers, which triggers memory corruption, aka "Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2009-0224?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0224 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 30.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0224?
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