CVE-2009-0102 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malformed Microsoft Project file.
- 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-2009-0102?
CVE-2009-0102 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Dec 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 Project 2000 SR1 and 2002 SP1, and Office Project 2003 SP3, does not properly handle memory allocation for Project files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed file, aka "Project Memory Validation Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-399
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0102?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Microsoft Office Project, Microsoft Project Portfolio Server, Microsoft Project Server.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0102?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0102 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-2009-0102 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0102 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4m9h-cpwq-g6hj.