Vulnerability identifier: #VU2694

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 8.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2009-0259

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
OpenOffice
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to boundary error in the Word processor. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .doc, .wri, or .rtf Word 97 file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.

Mitigation
Update to version 2.0 or later:
http://www.openoffice.org/download/index.html

Vulnerable software versions

OpenOffice: 1.1.2 - 1.1.5

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External links
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48213

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.