CVE-2009-0566 in the critical feed json
Microsoft Office Publisher 2007 SP1 does not properly calculate object handler data for Publisher files, which allows remote attackers to e…
published 2009-07-15 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-0570
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 28.9%
- EPSS 28.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 98%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Microsoft Office Publisher 2007 SP1 does not properly calculate object handler data for Publisher files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file in a legacy format that triggers memory corruption, aka "Pointer Dereference Vulnerability."
Exploit prediction
28.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code
References
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docs.microsoft.com
/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-030
vendor-advisory
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oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6285
vdb-entry, signature
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securitytracker.com
/id?1022546
vdb-entry
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osvdb.org
/55838
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/35599
vdb-entry
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2009/1888
vdb-entry
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us-cert.gov
/cas/techalerts/TA09-195A.html
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-0566
- NVD CVE-2009-0566
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