Microsoft Works File Converter FontName buffer overflow

Added: 06/15/2009
CVE: CVE-2009-1533
BID: 35184
OSVDB: 54939

Background

The Microsoft Works File Converter allows Microsoft Office to open Microsoft Works files.

Problem

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the Microsoft Works File Converter allows command execution when a user opens a WPS file containing a specially crafted FontName in a Font structure.

Resolution

Apply the patch referenced in Microsoft Security Bulletin 09-024.

References

<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-024.mspx&gt;

Limitations

Exploit works on Microsoft Word 2002 SP3 and requires a user to open the exploit file.

Platforms

Windows XP