Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the Office Web Components ActiveX Control in Microsoft Office XP SP3, Office 2003 SP3, Office XP Web Components SP3, Office 2003 Web Components SP3, Office 2003 Web Components SP1 for the 2007 Microsoft Office System, Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004 SP3 and 2006 SP1, and Office Small Business Accounting 2006 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified parameters to unknown methods, aka "Office Web Components Heap Corruption Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Biztalk Server | 2002 |
| Microsoft | Internet Security And Acceleration Server | 2004 |
| Microsoft | Office | - |
| Microsoft | Office Web Components | 2000 |
| Microsoft | Visual Studio .Net | 2003 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022708
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-223A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-04
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022708
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-223A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-04
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2496?
CVE-2009-2496 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the Office Web Components ActiveX Control in Microsoft Office XP SP3, Office 2003 SP3, Office XP Web Components SP3, Office 2003 Web Components SP3, Office 2003 Web Compo...
How severe is CVE-2009-2496?
CVE-2009-2496 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-2009-2496?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Biztalk Server, Microsoft Internet Security And Acceleration Server, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Web Components, Microsoft Visual Studio .Net.