CVE-2009-1534
CriticalPublic exploitBuffer overflow in the Office Web Components ActiveX Control in Microsoft Office XP SP3, Office 2000 Web Components SP3, Office XP Web Components SP3, BizTalk Server 2002, and Visual Studio .NET 2003 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted property…
Published Aug 12, 2009 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2009-1534 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Isa Server (Microsoft), Office (Microsoft), Office Web Components (Microsoft).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
52%
Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Buffer overflow in the Office Web Components ActiveX Control in Microsoft Office XP SP3, Office 2000 Web Components SP3, Office XP Web Components SP3, BizTalk Server 2002, and Visual Studio .NET 2003 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted property values, aka "Office Web Components Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."
Affected Products
11 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Isa ServerMicrosoft | 2004-sp3, 2006-sp1 | n/a |
| OfficeMicrosoft | 2003-sp3, xp-sp3 | n/a |
| Office Web ComponentsMicrosoft | 2000-sp3, 2003-sp1, 2003-sp3, xp-sp3 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 12, 2009
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- patch35992
- exploitMSF ms09_043_owc_htmlurl.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16542
- other56916
- otherMS09-043
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in the Office Web Components ActiveX Control in Microsoft Office XP SP3, Office 2000 Web Components SP3, Office XP Web Components SP3, BizTalk Server 2002, and Visual Studio .NET 2003 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted property values, aka "Office Web Components Buffer Ov…
Affected: Isa Server (Microsoft) versions 2004-sp3, 2006-sp1; Office (Microsoft) versions 2003-sp3, xp-sp3; Office Web Components (Microsoft) versions 2000-sp3, 2003-sp1, 2003-sp3, xp-sp3. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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