How severe is CVE-2009-0087?

CVE-2009-0087 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-0087 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0087?

CVE-2009-0087 primarily affects Microsoft Office Word. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0087?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-0087 published?

CVE-2009-0087 was published on 2009-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0087

CVE-2009-0087 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office Word with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 26% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 26% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Office Word
Published: 2009-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Word 6 text converter in WordPad in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2; and the Word 6 text converter in Microsoft Office Word 2000 SP3 and 2002 SP3; allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word 6 file that contains malformed data, aka "WordPad and Office Text Converter Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0087?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Word 6 text converter in WordPad in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2; and the Word 6 text converter in Microsoft Office Word 2000 SP3 and 2002 SP3; allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word 6 file that contains malformed data, aka "WordPad and Office Text Converter Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2009-0087?: CVE-2009-0087 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-0087 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0087?: CVE-2009-0087 primarily affects Microsoft Office Word. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0087?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-0087 published?: CVE-2009-0087 was published on 2009-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_word:2000:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_word:2002:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:-:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:itanium:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:itanium:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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