HIGH · 9.3

CVE-2009-0566

Microsoft Office Publisher 2007 SP1 does not properly calculate object handler data for Publisher files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file in a legacy format t...

Vulnerability Description

Microsoft Office Publisher 2007 SP1 does not properly calculate object handler data for Publisher files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file in a legacy format that triggers memory corruption, aka "Pointer Dereference Vulnerability."

CVSS Score

9.3

HIGH

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftOffice Publisher2007

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2009-0566?

CVE-2009-0566 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Microsoft Office Publisher 2007 SP1 does not properly calculate object handler data for Publisher files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file in a legacy format t...

How severe is CVE-2009-0566?

CVE-2009-0566 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0566?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Office Publisher.