CVE-2009-0259

openoffice.org: text converter memory corruption via a crafted (1) .doc, (2) .wri, or (3) .rtf Word97 file

Published Jan 22, 2009 CVSS 2.0 · 9.3 Critical EPSS 7.5% KEV · Not listed
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.

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 4:24 AM
Reserved
Jan 22, 2009, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 22, 2009, 11:30 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:04 PM
Severity
Public date
Dec 9, 2008, 12:00 AM