CVE-2009-0259 (GCVE-0-2009-0259)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2009-01-22 23:00 – Updated: 2024-08-07 04:24
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
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.
Severity
No CVSS data available.
CWE
- n/a
Assigner
References
5 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6560 | exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33383 | vdb-entryx_refsource_BID |
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilit… | vdb-entryx_refsource_XF |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/21/9 | mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST |
| http://milw0rm.com/sploits/2008-crash.doc.rar | x_refsource_MISC |
Date Public
2009-01-21 00:00
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