CVE-2009-0259
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…
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (7.50%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
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.
- CVSS 2.0
- 9.3 HIGHAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
- EPSS
- 7.50% probability · 94th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-399
- Affected
- openoffice/openoffice.org
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
References
- http://milw0rm.com/sploits/2008-crash.doc.rarExploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/21/9
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33383
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48213
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6560
- http://milw0rm.com/sploits/2008-crash.doc.rarExploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/21/9
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33383
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48213
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6560
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.