CVE-2009-1533 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

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.

All Microsoft Office vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h8q6-mwvg-c9mq.

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