CVE-2013-2189

CVE-2013-2189 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Openoffice with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-787.

Key facts

Description

Apache OpenOffice.org (OOo) before 4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via invalid PLCF data in a DOC document file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2189?
Apache OpenOffice.org (OOo) before 4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via invalid PLCF data in a DOC document file.
How severe is CVE-2013-2189?
CVE-2013-2189 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-2189 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2189?
CVE-2013-2189 affects Apache Openoffice. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2189?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2189 published?
CVE-2013-2189 was published on 2013-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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