CVE-2009-0220 describes multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the PowerPoint 4.0 importer (PP4X32.DLL) affecting Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, and 2003 SP3. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting specific formatting data within a PowerPoint 4.0 native file. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it is considered critical, indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity that can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high severity and potential for remote code execution, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2000CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_powerpoint:2000:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2002CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_powerpoint:2002:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2003CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_powerpoint:2003:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.