CVE-2009-2950: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-2950: Heap-based buffer overflow in the GIFLZWDecompressor::GIFLZWDecompressor function in filter.vcl/lgif/decode...

Heap-based buffer overflow in the GIFLZWDecompressor::GIFLZWDecompressor function in filter.vcl/lgif/decode.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 GIF file, related to LZW decompression.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 06:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2009-2950 is an old OpenOffice.org image-handling flaw. A malicious GIF could crash the application and may allow code execution. Business urgency depends on whether legacy OpenOffice.org before 3.2 remains installed or packaged in managed desktop images. Exposure is most likely on legacy desktops, virtual desktop images, or servers that still process files with OpenOffice.org before 3.2. Modern LibreOffice/OpenOffice deployments may not be affected, but package provenance should be verified. Treat this as a legacy-software cleanup item unless affected versions are still present. If OpenOffice.org before 3.2 is used to open or process untrusted files, prioritize remediation because memory corruption may lead beyond a simple crash. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for OpenOffice.org versions earlier than 3.2.; Upgrade OpenOffice.org to 3.2 or later where applicable.; Apply vendor distribution updates from Debian, Ubuntu, SUSE, Gentoo, or Mandriva..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 03:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 16, 2010, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=527512CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
openoffice-gif-bo(56238)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11050CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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