CVE-2009-3301

CVE-2009-3301 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apache Openoffice with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-191.

Key facts

Description

Integer underflow in filter/ww8/ww8par2.cxx in OpenOffice.org (OOo) before 3.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted sprmTDefTable table property modifier in a Word document.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3301?
Integer underflow in filter/ww8/ww8par2.cxx in OpenOffice.org (OOo) before 3.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted sprmTDefTable table property modifier in a Word document.
How severe is CVE-2009-3301?
CVE-2009-3301 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-3301 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3301?
CVE-2009-3301 primarily affects Apache Openoffice. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3301?
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-2009-3301 published?
CVE-2009-3301 was published on 2010-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

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