CVE-2009-2496 is a critical heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Office Web Components ActiveX Control, affecting various Microsoft Office and server products including Office XP, Office 2003, ISA Server, and Office Small Business Accounting. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it presents a high severity risk due to its network-based attack vector, medium attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its age and high EPSS score, there is no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2002CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:biztalk_server:2002:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2004CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_security_and_acceleration_server:2004:sp3:enterprise:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2004CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_security_and_acceleration_server:2004:sp3:standard:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2006CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_security_and_acceleration_server:2006:sp1:enterprise:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2006CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_security_and_acceleration_server:2006:sp1:std:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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