How severe is CVE-2009-0259?

CVE-2009-0259 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-0259 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0259?

CVE-2009-0259 primarily affects Openoffice Openoffice.org. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0259?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-0259 published?

CVE-2009-0259 was published on 2009-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0259

CVE-2009-0259 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Openoffice Openoffice.org with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Openoffice Openoffice.org
Published: 2009-01-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Word processor in OpenOffice.org 1.1.2 through 1.1.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) .doc, (2) .wri, or (3) .rtf Word 97 file that triggers memory corruption, as exploited in the wild in December 2008, as demonstrated by 2008-crash.doc.rar, and a similar issue to CVE-2008-4841.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0259?: The Word processor in OpenOffice.org 1.1.2 through 1.1.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) .doc, (2) .wri, or (3) .rtf Word 97 file that triggers memory corruption, as exploited in the wild in December 2008, as demonstrated by 2008-crash.doc.rar, and a similar issue to CVE-2008-4841.
How severe is CVE-2009-0259?: CVE-2009-0259 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-0259 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0259?: CVE-2009-0259 primarily affects Openoffice Openoffice.org. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0259?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-0259 published?: CVE-2009-0259 was published on 2009-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice.org:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice.org:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice.org:1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice.org:1.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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