CVE-2009-0095 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Visio file, affecting Microsoft Office Visio users.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-0095?
CVE-2009-0095 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Visio, published on 10 Feb 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Microsoft Office Visio 2002 SP2, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP1 does not properly validate object data in Visio files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka "Memory Validation Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-399
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0095?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Visio.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0095?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0095 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2009-0095 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0095 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Visio
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w69g-qpc5-9834.