CVE-2009-1131

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2000 SP3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large amount of data associated with unspecified atoms in a PowerPoint file that triggers memory corruption, aka "Data Out of Bounds Vulnerability."

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 69.66% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory vupen.com
Affected: n/a n/a
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1131?
CVE-2009-1131 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-1131?
To fix CVE-2009-1131, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2009-1131 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2009-1131 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~70% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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