CVE-2009-0238: Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution

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CVE ID

CVE-2009-0238

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution

Project: Microsoft
Product: Office

Date

Date Added: 2026-04-14
Due Date: 2026-04-28

Description

Microsoft Office Excel contains a remote code execution vulnerability that could allow an attacker to take complete control of an affected system if a user opens a specially crafted Excel file that includes a malformed object.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.