CVE-2009-0201: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Sep 02 2009(Updated: )
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."
Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.3.1 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.4.1 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =1.1.3 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.2.1 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | <=3.1 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.1 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.0.4 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.4 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.0 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =1.1.4 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.0.2 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =1.1.2 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.2 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.3 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.0.3 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =1.1.5 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.4.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36200
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35036
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-27/
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2490
- http://development.openoffice.org/releases/3.1.1.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022798
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1880
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-09/msg00001.html
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-263508-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36750
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:035
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:091
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-77-1020715.1-1
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:105
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201408-19.xml
- http://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2009-0200-0201.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60799
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10726
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506195/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0201?
CVE-2009-0201 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0201?
To mitigate CVE-2009-0201, upgrade to a patched version of OpenOffice.org, specifically version 3.1.1 or later.
What versions of OpenOffice.org are affected by CVE-2009-0201?
CVE-2009-0201 affects OpenOffice.org versions prior to 3.1.1, including various earlier versions such as 2.3.1 to 2.4.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-0201?
CVE-2009-0201 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability found in OpenOffice.org.
Can CVE-2009-0201 be exploited through a document?
Yes, CVE-2009-0201 can be exploited by a crafted Word document, enabling remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
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- version/apache openoffice/2.4.1
- version/apache openoffice/1.1.3
- version/apache openoffice/2.2.1
- version/apache openoffice/3.1
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- version/apache openoffice/2.4
- version/apache openoffice/2.0
- version/apache openoffice/1.1.4
- version/apache openoffice/2.0.2
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- version/apache openoffice/2.2
- version/apache openoffice/2.3
- version/apache openoffice/2.0.3
- version/apache openoffice/1.1.5