EXPOSURES › CVE-2009-0556
CVE-2009-0556
HIGH ⌖ ON CISA KEV · EXPLOITED
DETAIL
⚡ RCE
⌖ EXPLOITED IN THE WILD
SHAME 72/100
rceexploited-in-wildunpatched
Microsoft Office PowerPoint allowed remote code execution through a vulnerability in its software.
A critical code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Office PowerPoint allowed remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious PowerPoint file, posing a high risk to DIB organizations.
Shame score — Critical remote code execution vulnerability actively exploited in the wild.
▸ RECOMMENDED ACTION Actively exploited (CISA KEV) — remediate now, ahead of your normal patch cycle.
PLAYERS IMPLICATED
DESCRIPTION
Microsoft Office PowerPoint contains a code injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PowerPoint file with an OutlineTextRefAtom containing an invalid index value that triggers memory corruption.
AFFECTED FEDRAMP PRODUCTS · 4
| PRODUCT | STATUS |
|---|---|
| Azure Commercial Cloud Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Azure Government (includes Dynamics 365) Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Microsoft Office 365 GCC High Microsoft |
In Process |
| Office 365 Multi-Tenant & Supporting Services Microsoft |
Authorized |