CVE-2009-1533 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Works .wps file in Microsoft Office or Works.
- 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-2009-1533?
CVE-2009-1533 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office, published on 10 Jun 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
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."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1533?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Xp, Microsoft Works.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1533?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1533 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-2009-1533 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1533 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h8q6-mwvg-c9mq.