How severe is CVE-2009-2139?

CVE-2009-2139 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-2139 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2139?

CVE-2009-2139 primarily affects Sun Openoffice.org. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2139?

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-2009-2139 published?

CVE-2009-2139 was published on 2009-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2139

CVE-2009-2139 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sun 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Sun Openoffice.org
Published: 2009-09-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2139?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2009-2139?: CVE-2009-2139 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-2139 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2139?: CVE-2009-2139 primarily affects Sun Openoffice.org. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2139?: 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-2009-2139 published?: CVE-2009-2139 was published on 2009-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:openoffice.org:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:openoffice.org:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:openoffice.org:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:openoffice.org:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:openoffice.org:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:openoffice.org:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:openoffice.org:2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:openoffice.org:2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:openoffice.org:2.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:openoffice.org:2.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:openoffice.org:2.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:openoffice.org:2.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:openoffice.org:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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