How severe is CVE-2012-2149?

CVE-2012-2149 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-2149 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2149?

CVE-2012-2149 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux Optional Productivity Applications. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2149?

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

When was CVE-2012-2149 published?

CVE-2012-2149 was published on 2012-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2149

CVE-2012-2149 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Linux Optional Productivity Applications with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Redhat Enterprise Linux Optional Productivity Applications
Published: 2012-06-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The WPXContentListener::_closeTableRow function in WPXContentListener.cpp in libwpd 0.8.8, as used by OpenOffice.org (OOo) before 3.4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Wordperfect .WPD document that causes a negative array index to be used. NOTE: some sources report this issue as an integer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2149?: The WPXContentListener::_closeTableRow function in WPXContentListener.cpp in libwpd 0.8.8, as used by OpenOffice.org (OOo) before 3.4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Wordperfect .WPD document that causes a negative array index to be used. NOTE: some sources report this issue as an integer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2012-2149?: CVE-2012-2149 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-2149 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2149?: CVE-2012-2149 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux Optional Productivity Applications. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2149?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-2149 published?: CVE-2012-2149 was published on 2012-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:enterprise_linux__optional_productivity_applications:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openoffice.org:*:beta_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openoffice.org:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:libwpd:libwpd:0.8.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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