CVE-2009-0566 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted Publisher file due to improper object handler data calculation causing memory corruption.
- 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-2009-0566?
CVE-2009-0566 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jul 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 Publisher 2007 SP1 does not properly calculate object handler data for Publisher files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file in a legacy format that triggers memory corruption, aka "Pointer Dereference Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0566?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Office Publisher.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0566?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0566 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-2009-0566 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0566 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4564-2f76-rv6p.