HIGH · 9.3

CVE-2009-1533

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 arbit...

Vulnerability 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."

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
MicrosoftOffice2000
MicrosoftOffice Xpsp3
MicrosoftWorks8.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2009-1533?

CVE-2009-1533 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). 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 arbit...

How severe is CVE-2009-1533?

CVE-2009-1533 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-2009-1533?

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