CVE-2009-0201 describes a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in OpenOffice.org versions prior to 3.1.1, and StarOffice/StarSuite versions 7, 8, and 9. This flaw, related to table parsing in Word documents, could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it is considered critical due to its network attack vector, medium attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 3.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice.org:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice.org:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice.org:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice.org:1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice.org:1.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.1 Reddit, 0.1 Bluesky, 0.0 Mastodon, and 0.2 GitHub mentions.
No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
OpenOffice.org Word document buffer overflow
Sep 1, 2009Manipulated Microsoft Word files can lead to heap overflows and arbitrary code execution
Manipulated Microsoft Word files can lead to heap overflows and arbitrary code execution
Manipulated Microsoft Word files can lead to heap overflows and arbitrary code execution
Manipulated Microsoft Word files can lead to heap overflows and arbitrary code execution