CVE-2009-2501 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into viewing a crafted PNG image via the GDI+ library in Internet Explorer and Office applications.
- 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-2009-2501?
CVE-2009-2501 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft .Net Framework, published on 14 Oct 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in GDI+ in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1, Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Office XP SP3, Office 2003 SP3, 2007 Microsoft Office System SP1 and SP2, Office Project 2002 SP1, Visio 2002 SP2, Office Word Viewer, Word Viewer 2003 Gold and SP3, Office Excel Viewer 2003 Gold and SP3, Office Excel Viewer, Office PowerPoint Viewer 2007 Gold, SP1, and SP2, Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats SP1 and SP2, Expression Web, Expression Web 2, Groove 2007 Gold and SP1, Works 8.5, SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services SP2, SQL Server 2005 SP2 and SP3, Report Viewer 2005 SP1, Report Viewer 2008 Gold and SP1, and Forefront Client Security 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PNG image file, aka "GDI+ PNG Heap Overflow Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2501?
It affects 26 products.
Products include Microsoft .Net Framework, Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft Expression Web, Microsoft Forefront Client Security, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office and 20 more.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2501?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2501 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-2009-2501 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2501 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft .Net Framework
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5q52-45hp-63pf.