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CVE-2009-1533

UnknownEPSS 35.62%

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CVE-2009-1533 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the Works for Windows document converters in Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, Office XP SP3, Office 2003 SP3, Office 2007 SP1, and Works 8.5 and 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Works .wps file that triggers memory corruption, aka "File Converter Buffer Overflow Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 35.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the Works for Windows document converters in Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, Office XP SP3, Office 2003 SP3, Office 2007 SP1, and Works 8.5 and 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Works .wps file that triggers memory corruption, aka "File Converter Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
35.62%

98.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftOffice2000Sp3
MicrosoftOffice2003Sp3
MicrosoftOffice Xpsp3—
MicrosoftWorks8.5—
MicrosoftWorks9.0—

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1533?
Buffer overflow in the Works for Windows document converters in Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, Office XP SP3, Office 2003 SP3, Office 2007 SP1, and Works 8.5 and 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Works .wps file that triggers memory corruption, aka "File Converter Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2009-1533?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1533 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 35.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1533?
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