CVE-2009-0102
CVE-2009-0102 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office Project with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th 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: 24% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-399
- Affected product: Microsoft Office Project
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Microsoft Project 2000 SR1 and 2002 SP1, and Office Project 2003 SP3, does not properly handle memory allocation for Project files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed file, aka "Project Memory Validation Vulnerability."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-0102?
- Microsoft Project 2000 SR1 and 2002 SP1, and Office Project 2003 SP3, does not properly handle memory allocation for Project files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed file, aka "Project Memory Validation Vulnerability."
- How severe is CVE-2009-0102?
- CVE-2009-0102 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2009-0102 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-0102?
- CVE-2009-0102 primarily affects Microsoft Office Project. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-0102?
- 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-2009-0102 published?
- CVE-2009-0102 was published on 2009-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-342A.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-074
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6298
Affected products (7)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_project:2007:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_project:2007:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:project_portfolio_server:2007:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:project_portfolio_server:2007:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:project_server:2003:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:project_server:2007:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:project_server:2007:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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