CVE-2009-3126 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted PNG images exploiting an integer overflow in the GDI+ library used by Windows 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-2009-3126?

CVE-2009-3126 is a critical 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

Integer 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 Integer Overflow Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3126?

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-2009-3126?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3126 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2009-3126 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3126 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft .Net Framework vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6r7p-fppp-wg95.

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