How severe is CVE-2009-0097?

CVE-2009-0097 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-0097 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0097?

CVE-2009-0097 primarily affects Microsoft Visio. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0097?

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-2009-0097 published?

CVE-2009-0097 was published on 2009-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0097

CVE-2009-0097 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visio with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 23% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 23% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Microsoft Visio
Published: 2009-02-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Office Visio 2002 SP2 and 2003 SP3 does not properly validate memory allocation for Visio files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka "Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0097?: Microsoft Office Visio 2002 SP2 and 2003 SP3 does not properly validate memory allocation for Visio files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka "Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2009-0097?: CVE-2009-0097 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-0097 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0097?: CVE-2009-0097 primarily affects Microsoft Visio. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0097?: 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-2009-0097 published?: CVE-2009-0097 was published on 2009-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visio:2002:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visio:2003:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visio:2007:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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