CVE-2009-0227: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-0227: Stack-based buffer overflow in the PowerPoint 4.2 conversion filter (PP4X32.DLL) in Microsoft Office PowerP...

Stack-based buffer overflow in the PowerPoint 4.2 conversion filter (PP4X32.DLL) in Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, and 2003 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large number of structures in sound data in a file that uses a PowerPoint 4.0 native file format, leading to memory corruption, aka "Legacy File Format Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-0222, CVE-2009-0223, CVE-2009-0226, and CVE-2009-1137.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 04:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2009-0227 is a Microsoft PowerPoint legacy file parser flaw. A malicious PowerPoint 4.0-format file can corrupt memory through sound-data structures and may let an attacker run code when opened in affected Office versions. Exposure is most likely on endpoints still using PowerPoint 2000, 2002, or 2003 with the legacy conversion filter present. Modern environments are mainly exposed through unsupported legacy machines, document-processing sandboxes, or archives opened on old Office installations. Prioritize if any legacy Office installations remain. The business risk is code execution from a malicious document, which can support workstation compromise. If legacy Office has been eliminated, residual risk is low but should be verified. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft MS09-017 security guidance and updates where applicable.; Retire or isolate Office 2000, 2002, and 2003 systems.; Block or quarantine legacy PowerPoint 4.0-format attachments when business use is unnecessary..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 12, 2009, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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MS09-017CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:6239CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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