How severe is CVE-2009-0222?

CVE-2009-0222 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-0222 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 32% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0222?

CVE-2009-0222 primarily affects Microsoft Office Powerpoint. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0222?

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-2009-0222 published?

CVE-2009-0222 was published on 2009-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0222

CVE-2009-0222 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office Powerpoint with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 32% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 32% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Microsoft Office Powerpoint
Published: 2009-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, and 2003 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted sound data in a file that uses a PowerPoint 4.0 native file format, leading to a "pointer overwrite" and memory corruption, aka "Legacy File Format Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-0223, CVE-2009-0226, CVE-2009-0227, and CVE-2009-1137.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0222?: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, and 2003 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted sound data in a file that uses a PowerPoint 4.0 native file format, leading to a "pointer overwrite" and memory corruption, aka "Legacy File Format Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-0223, CVE-2009-0226, CVE-2009-0227, and CVE-2009-1137.
How severe is CVE-2009-0222?: CVE-2009-0222 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-0222 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 32% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0222?: CVE-2009-0222 primarily affects Microsoft Office Powerpoint. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0222?: 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-2009-0222 published?: CVE-2009-0222 was published on 2009-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_powerpoint:2000:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_powerpoint:2002:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_powerpoint:2003:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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