CVE-2009-2518
CVE-2009-2518 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office 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-189.
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-189
- Affected product: Microsoft Office
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Integer overflow in GDI+ in Microsoft Office XP SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Office document with a bitmap (aka BMP) image that triggers memory corruption, aka "Office BMP Integer Overflow Vulnerability."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-2518?
- Integer overflow in GDI+ in Microsoft Office XP SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Office document with a bitmap (aka BMP) image that triggers memory corruption, aka "Office BMP Integer Overflow Vulnerability."
- How severe is CVE-2009-2518?
- CVE-2009-2518 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2009-2518 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-2009-2518?
- CVE-2009-2518 affects Microsoft Office. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-2518?
- 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-2009-2518 published?
- CVE-2009-2518 was published on 2009-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-286A.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-062
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6430
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:xp:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
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