CVE-2009-2949 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted XPM file in OpenOffice.org.
- 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-2009-2949?
CVE-2009-2949 is a critical vulnerability in Apache Openoffice, published on 16 Feb 2010. 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
Integer overflow in the XPMReader::ReadXPM function in filter.vcl/ixpm/svt_xpmread.cxx in OpenOffice.org (OOo) before 3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XPM file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2949?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apache Openoffice, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2949?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2009-2949 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2949 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apache Openoffice
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w328-4vjc-f7p4.