CVE-2009-2949: Integer Overflow
First published: Tue Oct 06 2009(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/openoffice.org2 | <1:2.0.4-5.7.0.6.1.el4_8.3 | 1:2.0.4-5.7.0.6.1.el4_8.3 |
| redhat/openoffice.org | <1:2.3.0-6.11.el5_4.4 | 1:2.3.0-6.11.el5_4.4 |
| Apache OpenOffice | <3.2.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =5.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =4.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =9.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =8.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =9.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =8.04 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-1995
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38218
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023591
- http://www.openoffice.org/security/bulletin.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0366
- http://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2009-2949.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=527540
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38568
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0101.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38567
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-903-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38695
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0635
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-03/msg00005.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38921
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2905
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:221
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-287A.html
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201408-19.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60799
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41818
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2010-175626.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/56236
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10176
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-2949
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=365265&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=365265&action=edit
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-2950
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0101.html
- http://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/openoffice.org-3.1.1-19.12.fc11
- http://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/openoffice.org-3.1.1-19.26.fc12
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-2949 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-2949
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010:0101
- https://access.redhat.com/hydra/rest/securitydata/cve/CVE-2009-2949.json
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2949?
CVE-2009-2949 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2949?
To fix CVE-2009-2949, update OpenOffice.org to version 3.2 or later, or apply the appropriate patches for affected distributions.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2949?
CVE-2009-2949 affects OpenOffice.org versions prior to 3.2, as well as specific legacy versions for Red Hat, Debian, and Ubuntu.
Can CVE-2009-2949 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-2949 can be exploited remotely via crafted XPM files.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-2949?
CVE-2009-2949 is an integer overflow vulnerability that can lead to a heap-based buffer overflow.
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