CVE-2009-0201 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Word document in OpenOffice.org or StarOffice.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2009-0201?
CVE-2009-0201 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Sep 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in OpenOffice.org (OOo) before 3.1.1 and StarOffice/StarSuite 7, 8, and 9 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified records in a crafted Word document, related to "table parsing."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0201?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Openoffice Openoffice.org.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0201?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2009-0201 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0201 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-953v-2p5h-949r.