CVE-2009-0556: Microsoft Office PowerPoint Code Injection Vulnerability

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CVE ID

CVE-2009-0556

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Office PowerPoint Code Injection Vulnerability

Project: Microsoft
Product: Office

Date

Date Added: 2026-01-07
Due Date: 2026-01-28

Description

Microsoft Office PowerPoint contains a code injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PowerPoint file with an OutlineTextRefAtom containing an invalid index value that triggers memory corruption.

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.