CVE-2009-2139

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in svtools/source/filter.vcl/wmf/enhwmf.cxx in Go-oo 2.x and 3.x before 3.0.1, previously named ooo-build and related to OpenOffice.org (OOo), allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted EMF file, a similar issue to CVE-2008-2238.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 23.77% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory mandriva.com Vendor Advisory mandriva.com Vendor Advisory mandriva.com Vendor Advisory opensuse.org Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:105 vendor advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:091 vendor advisory
http://cgit.freedesktop.org/ooo-build/ooo-build/commit/?id=49b4e38571912a7d28c4044e5b2bd57e51c77d55
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:035 vendor advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-09/msg00001.html vendor advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1880 patch vendor advisory
http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=125363445702917&w=2 mailing list
http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=125258116800739&w=2 mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/10/26/2 mailing list
http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=125265261125765&w=2 mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36291 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/36613 third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2139?
CVE-2009-2139 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-2139?
To fix CVE-2009-2139, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2009-2139 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2009-2139 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~24% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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