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CVE-2009-3302: Code Injection

First published: Wed Nov 04 2009(Updated: )

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 sprmTSetBrc table property modifier in a Word document, related to a "boundary error flaw."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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
<3.2.0
=8.04
=8.10
=9.04
=9.10
=4.0
=5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-3302?

    CVE-2009-3302 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause application crashes and execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-3302?

    To fix CVE-2009-3302, update to a version of OpenOffice.org later than 3.2 or apply the appropriate security patches provided by your software vendor.

  • Which versions of OpenOffice.org are affected by CVE-2009-3302?

    CVE-2009-3302 affects all OpenOffice.org versions prior to 3.2, including specific Red Hat and Debian releases noted in the vulnerability report.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-3302?

    CVE-2009-3302 is a boundary error flaw that allows denial of service and potentially arbitrary code execution through crafted Word documents.

  • Can CVE-2009-3302 lead to data breaches?

    While CVE-2009-3302 primarily causes denial of service, the ability to execute arbitrary code could potentially lead to data breaches if exploited.

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