CVE-2009-2949
UnknownEPSS 14.09%
Last modified
CVE-2009-2949 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 14.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Openoffice | < 3.2.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 8.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 8.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 9.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 9.10 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 4.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 5.0 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-03/msg00005.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38567Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38568Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38695Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38921Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41818Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60799Broken Link
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023591Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-1995Third Party Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201408-19.xmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openoffice.org/security/bulletin.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2009-2949.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2010-175626.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38218Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-903-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-287A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0366Broken Link, Patch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=527540Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/56236Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-03/msg00005.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38567Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38568Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38695Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38921Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41818Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60799Broken Link
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023591Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-1995Third Party Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201408-19.xmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openoffice.org/security/bulletin.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2009-2949.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2010-175626.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38218Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-903-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-287A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0366Broken Link, Patch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=527540Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/56236Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-2949?
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.
How severe is CVE-2009-2949?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2949 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2949?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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