CVE-2009-2140 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted EMF+ file in Go-oo office suite.
- 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-2009-2140?
CVE-2009-2140 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 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
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in cppcanvas/source/mtfrenderer/emfplus.cxx in Go-oo 2.x and 3.x before 3.0.1, previously named ooo-build and related to OpenOffice.org (OOo), allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted EMF+ file, a similar issue to CVE-2008-2238.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2140?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Go-Oo Go-Oo.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2140?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2140 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-2009-2140 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2140 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mrxj-gg54-6c32.