CVE-2009-1217

Name: CVE-2009-1217
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-04-01T18:00:00.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 16.33%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-1217 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Off-by-one error in the GpFont::SetData function in gdiplus.dll in Microsoft GDI+ on Windows XP allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack corruption and application termination) via a crafted EMF file that triggers an integer overflow, as demonstrated by voltage-exploit.emf, aka the "Microsoft GdiPlus EMF GpFont.SetData integer overflow.". EPSS estimates a 16.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Off-by-one error in the GpFont::SetData function in gdiplus.dll in Microsoft GDI+ on Windows XP allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack corruption and application termination) via a crafted EMF file that triggers an integer overflow, as demonstrated by voltage-exploit.emf, aka the "Microsoft GdiPlus EMF GpFont.SetData integer overflow."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

16.33%

96.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-193

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Gdi\+	All versions

References

http://bl4cksecurity.blogspot.com/2009/03/microsoft-gdiplus-emf-gpfontsetdata.htmlBroken Link
http://blogs.technet.com/srd/archive/2009/03/26/new-emf-gdiplus-dll-crash-not-exploitable-for-code-execution.aspxBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34250Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0832Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49438Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://bl4cksecurity.blogspot.com/2009/03/microsoft-gdiplus-emf-gpfontsetdata.htmlBroken Link
http://blogs.technet.com/srd/archive/2009/03/26/new-emf-gdiplus-dll-crash-not-exploitable-for-code-execution.aspxBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34250Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0832Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49438Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 1, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1217?

How severe is CVE-2009-1217?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1217 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1217?

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