CVE-2009-0231: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-0231: The Embedded OpenType (EOT) Font Engine (T2EMBED.DLL) in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server...

The Embedded OpenType (EOT) Font Engine (T2EMBED.DLL) in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 Gold and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted name table in a data record that triggers an integer truncation and a heap-based buffer overflow, aka "Embedded OpenType Font Heap Overflow Vulnerability."

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2009-0231 is a Microsoft Windows font-handling flaw. A malicious Embedded OpenType font could trigger memory corruption and allow remote code execution on listed legacy Windows versions. The main business risk is compromise of old, still-connected systems that process untrusted content. Exposure is limited to the listed legacy Microsoft Windows versions: 2000 SP4, XP SP2/SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista through SP2, and Server 2008 through SP2. Prioritize remediation if legacy Windows systems remain in production. Modern environments without the affected platforms are unlikely to be exposed, but unsupported systems increase business risk. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS09-029 as the authoritative vendor guidance.; Apply the relevant Microsoft security update where applicable.; Retire or isolate unsupported affected Windows systems..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 10:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 15, 2009, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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MS09-029CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:5457CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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