How severe is CVE-2009-1217?

CVE-2009-1217 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-1217 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1217?

CVE-2009-1217 affects Microsoft Gdi+. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1217?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-1217 published?

CVE-2009-1217 was published on 2009-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1217

CVE-2009-1217 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Gdi+ with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-193.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-193
Affected product: Microsoft Gdi+
Published: 2009-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Off-by-one error in the GpFont::SetData function in gdiplus.dll in Microsoft GDI+ on Windows XP allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack corruption and application termination) via a crafted EMF file that triggers an integer overflow, as demonstrated by voltage-exploit.emf, aka the "Microsoft GdiPlus EMF GpFont.SetData integer overflow."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1217?: Off-by-one error in the GpFont::SetData function in gdiplus.dll in Microsoft GDI+ on Windows XP allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack corruption and application termination) via a crafted EMF file that triggers an integer overflow, as demonstrated by voltage-exploit.emf, aka the "Microsoft GdiPlus EMF GpFont.SetData integer overflow."
How severe is CVE-2009-1217?: CVE-2009-1217 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1217 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1217?: CVE-2009-1217 affects Microsoft Gdi+. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1217?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1217 published?: CVE-2009-1217 was published on 2009-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:gdi\+:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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