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CVE-2009-0088

9.3 · HIGH

The WordPerfect 6.x Converter (WPFT632.CNV, 1998.1.27.0) in Microsoft Office Word 2000 SP3 and Microsoft Office Converter Pack does not properly validate the length of an unspecified string, which…

Published Apr 15, 2009microsoftCWE-20EPSS 28.45%

Overview

CVE-2009-0088 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft office_converter_pack. It was published on April 15, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The WordPerfect 6.x Converter (WPFT632.CNV, 1998.1.27.0) in Microsoft Office Word 2000 SP3 and Microsoft Office Converter Pack does not properly validate the length of an unspecified string, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted WordPerfect 6.x file, related to an unspecified counter and control structures on the stack, aka "Word 2000 WordPerfect 6.x Converter Stack Corruption Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update office_converter_pack to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reflabs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=782Refosvdb.org/53663Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1022043Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-104A.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1024Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-010Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5736Reflabs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=782Refosvdb.org/53663Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1022043

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0088?

CVE-2009-0088 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft office_converter_pack. It was published on April 15, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-0088?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-0088?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update office_converter_pack to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-0088?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-0088 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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