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CVE-2009-0259

9.3 · HIGH

The Word processor in OpenOffice.org 1.1.2 through 1.1.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) .doc, (2) .wri, or (3) .r…

Published Jan 22, 2009openofficeCWE-399EPSS 7.50%

Overview

CVE-2009-0259 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting openoffice openoffice.org. It was published on January 22, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Word processor in OpenOffice.org 1.1.2 through 1.1.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) .doc, (2) .wri, or (3) .rtf Word 97 file that triggers memory corruption, as exploited in the wild in December 2008, as demonstrated by 2008-crash.doc.rar, and a similar issue to CVE-2008-4841.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from openoffice. Update openoffice.org to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refmilw0rm.com/sploits/2008-crash.doc.rarRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/21/9Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/33383Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48213Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/6560Refmilw0rm.com/sploits/2008-crash.doc.rarRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/21/9Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/33383Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48213Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/6560

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0259?

CVE-2009-0259 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting openoffice openoffice.org. It was published on January 22, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-0259?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-0259?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from openoffice. Update openoffice.org to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-0259?

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