Microsoft Windows GDI+ gdiplus.dll GpFont::SetData numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows. It has been classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function GpFont::SetData in the library gdiplus.dll of the component GDI+. The manipulation leads to numeric error. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2009-1217. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows (Operating System) (unknown version). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function GpFont::SetData in the library gdiplus.dll of the component GDI+. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-189. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

Off-by-one error in the GpFont::SetData function in gdiplus.dll in Microsoft GDI+ on Windows XP allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack corruption and application termination) via a crafted EMF file that triggers an integer overflow, as demonstrated by voltage-exploit.emf, aka the "Microsoft GdiPlus EMF GpFont.SetData integer overflow."

The weakness was published 04/01/2009 by Mike (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2009-1217 since 04/01/2009. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.

The exploit is available at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (49438), Exploit-DB (8281), SecurityFocus (BID 34250†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-21381†). Similar entry is available at VDB-47464. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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OpenVAS ID: 800267
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft GDIPlus Library File Integer Overflow Vulnerability
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Mike
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2009-1217 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-1217
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-47465
X-Force: 49438
SecurityFocus: 34250 - Microsoft GDI+ EMF 'GpFont.SetData()' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 21381 - Microsoft Windows XP GDI+ Remote Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Critical
Vupen: ADV-2009-0832

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 23:38
Updated: 09/30/2025 19:05
Changes: 03/17/2015 23:38 (60), 09/18/2018 08:33 (16), 09/30/2025 19:05 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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