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CVE-2009-2140

9.3 · HIGH

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in cppcanvas/source/mtfrenderer/emfplus.cxx in Go-oo 2.x and 3.x before 3.0.1, previously named ooo-build and related to OpenOffice.org (OOo), allow remote atta…

Published Sep 21, 2009go-ooCWE-119EPSS 5.69%

Overview

CVE-2009-2140 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting go-oo go-oo. It was published on September 21, 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

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in cppcanvas/source/mtfrenderer/emfplus.cxx in Go-oo 2.x and 3.x before 3.0.1, previously named ooo-build and related to OpenOffice.org (OOo), allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted EMF+ file, a similar issue to CVE-2008-2238.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from go-oo. Update go-oo 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2140?

CVE-2009-2140 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting go-oo go-oo. It was published on September 21, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-2140?

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-2009-2140?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from go-oo. Update go-oo 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.

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