How severe is CVE-2009-3569?

CVE-2009-3569 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-3569 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3569?

CVE-2009-3569 affects Apache Openoffice.org. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3569?

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-2009-3569 published?

CVE-2009-3569 was published on 2009-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3569

CVE-2009-3569 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apache 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: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Apache Openoffice.org
Published: 2009-10-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in OpenOffice.org (OOo) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by a certain module in VulnDisco Pack Professional 8.8, aka "Client-side stack overflow exploit." NOTE: as of 20091005, this disclosure has no actionable information. However, because the VulnDisco Pack author is a reliable researcher, the issue is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3569?: Stack-based buffer overflow in OpenOffice.org (OOo) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by a certain module in VulnDisco Pack Professional 8.8, aka "Client-side stack overflow exploit." NOTE: as of 20091005, this disclosure has no actionable information. However, because the VulnDisco Pack author is a reliable researcher, the issue is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.
How severe is CVE-2009-3569?: CVE-2009-3569 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-3569 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3569?: CVE-2009-3569 affects Apache Openoffice.org. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3569?: 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-2009-3569 published?: CVE-2009-3569 was published on 2009-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:openoffice.org:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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