CVE-2009-0259 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 22 Jan 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause a crash via crafted Word documents, requiring user interaction to open the file.

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: None listed

What is CVE-2009-0259?

CVE-2009-0259 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jan 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

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.

Weakness: CWE-399

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0259?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Openoffice Openoffice.org.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0259?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0259 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2009-0259 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0259 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x8fv-7pqq-qwxw.