CVE-2009-1217 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can cause denial of service via crafted EMF files exploiting an integer overflow in Windows GDI+.
- 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-2009-1217?
CVE-2009-1217 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Apr 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
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."
Weakness: CWE-193
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1217?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Gdi\+.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1217?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1217 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2009-1217 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1217 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8g6h-gj49-cm84.