CVE-2009-0226: Stack-based buffer overflow in the PowerPoint 4.2 conversion filter in Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2000 SP3...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Microsoft PowerPoint flaw that could let an attacker run code if a user opens a specially crafted legacy PowerPoint file. The provided sources identify Office PowerPoint 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, and 2003 SP3 as affected. Exposure is most likely where legacy Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, or 2003 SP3 remains installed or where old Office converters are still reachable through document workflows. Prioritize remediation if legacy Office exists in production or document intake paths. The business risk is code execution from a malicious presentation, but urgency is lower where affected versions are absent. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS09-017 guidance for the affected Office versions.; Apply the relevant Microsoft security update where systems still run affected software.; Remove or isolate unsupported legacy PowerPoint installations..

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Jun 28, 2026, 10:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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