CVE-2009-0563—Microsoft Office Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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2022-06-08 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2009-0563
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Office
Date Added:
2022-06-08
Due Date:
2022-06-22
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Office Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Office contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute code via a Word document with a crafted tag containing an invalid length field.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-0563

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