CVE-2009-3301 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 16 Feb 2010 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can cause a crash or execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word document due to an integer underflow 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-2009-3301?

CVE-2009-3301 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 underflow in filter/ww8/ww8par2.cxx in OpenOffice.org (OOo) before 3.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted sprmTDefTable table property modifier in a Word document.

Weakness: CWE-191

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3301?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Apache Openoffice, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3301?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2009-3301 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3301 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apache Openoffice vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-88w6-q5j8-vrrr.