CVE-2009-0556

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CVE-2009-0556

Confirmed

Yes

2026-01-07 00:00 UTC

Timestamps

2026-01-07

2026-01-07

Scope

KEV entry: Microsoft Office PowerPoint Code Injection Vulnerability | Affected: Microsoft / Office | Description: Microsoft Office PowerPoint contains a code injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PowerPoint file with an OutlineTextRefAtom containing an invalid index value that triggers memory corruption. | Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. | Due date: 2026-01-28 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Unknown | Notes (KEV): https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-017 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-0556

References
  • {'id': 'CVE-2009-0556', 'url': 'https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?search_api_fulltext=CVE-2009-0556'}

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2026-02-02 13:24 UTC

2026-02-06 07:53 UTC

Evidence (1)
Type Source Signal Confidence Details GCVE Metadata
vendor_report cisa-kev successful_exploitation 0.80
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{
  "cwes": [
    "CWE-94"
  ],
  "date_added": "2026-01-07",
  "due_date": "2026-01-28",
  "feed": "CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog",
  "knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Unknown",
  "product": "Office",
  "vendorProject": "Microsoft",
  "vulnerabilityName": "Microsoft Office PowerPoint Code Injection Vulnerability"
}
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