CVE-2009-1128

CVE-2009-1128 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 27% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

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 95 native file format, leading to memory corruption, aka "PP7 Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-1129.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1128?
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 95 native file format, leading to memory corruption, aka "PP7 Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-1129.
How severe is CVE-2009-1128?
CVE-2009-1128 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-1128 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 27% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1128?
CVE-2009-1128 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-2009-1128?
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-2009-1128 published?
CVE-2009-1128 was published on 2009-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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