Executive Risk Summary
"A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office Word, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word document. This vulnerability affects various versions of Microsoft Office Word, including 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP1 and SP2."
Anticipated Attack Path
- 1. An attacker sends a crafted Word document to a victim
- 2. The victim opens the document in a vulnerable version of Microsoft Office Word
- 3. The buffer overflow vulnerability is triggered, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code
Am I Vulnerable?
- Check for vulnerable versions of Microsoft Office Word
- Apply the MS09-027 patch to vulnerable systems
- Use alternative word processing software until a patch can be applied
Operational Audit Arsenal
Target Type Process
Target Asset winword.exe
Standard Path C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\WINWORD.EXE
PowerShell
# 🛠️ Senior Engineer Universal Audit
# Target: winword.exe (Process)
$Targets = 'winword.exe'
$SearchPaths = @("$env:windir\System32", "$env:ProgramFiles", "${env:ProgramFiles(x86)}")
Get-ChildItem -Path $SearchPaths -Include $Targets -Recurse -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue |
Select-Object FullName, @{Name="Version";Expression={$_.VersionInfo.ProductVersion}}Patch Impact Forecast
Reboot Required Likely
Minimal, but may require restarting Microsoft Office Word
Internal Work Notes
Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Word allows remote code execution, patch MS09-027 required
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Intelligence Sources
Official Advisoryhttp://osvdb.org/54959
Official Advisoryhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504204/100/0/threaded
Official Advisoryhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35188
Official Advisoryhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022356
Official Advisoryhttp://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-160A.html
Official Advisoryhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1546
Official Advisoryhttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-035
MSRC Advisoryhttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-027
Official Advisoryhttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6133
Official Advisoryhttp://osvdb.org/54959
Official Advisoryhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504204/100/0/threaded
Official Advisoryhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35188
Official Advisoryhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022356
Official Advisoryhttp://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-160A.html
Official Advisoryhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1546
Official Advisoryhttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-035
MSRC Advisoryhttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-027
Official Advisoryhttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6133
Official Advisoryhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2009-0563
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Data compiled from NVD, MSRC, and CISA KEV Catalog. Intelligence synthesized via AI. Scripts provided for diagnostic purposes under MIT License.