CVE-2009-3129—Microsoft Excel Featheader Record Memory Corruption Vulnerability

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2022-03-03 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2009-3129
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Excel
Date Added:
2022-03-03
Due Date:
2022-03-24
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Excel Featheader Record Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Office Excel allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a spreadsheet with a FEATHEADER record containing an invalid cbHdrData size element that affects a pointer offset.

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-2009-3129

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