First published: Thu Oct 20 2005(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the KWord RTF importer for KOffice 1.2.0 through 1.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF file.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
KDE KOffice | =1.3_beta2 | |
KDE KOffice | =1.3.4 | |
KDE KOffice | =1.4.1 | |
KDE KOffice | =1.3.3 | |
KDE KOffice | =1.3.5 | |
KDE KOffice | =1.3_beta3 | |
KDE KOffice | =1.3 | |
KDE KOffice | =1.2.1 | |
KDE KOffice | =1.3_beta1 | |
KDE KOffice | =1.3.1 | |
KDE KOffice | =1.2 | |
KDE KOffice | =1.4 | |
KDE KOffice | =1.3.2 |
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CVE-2005-2971 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution through crafted RTF files.
To fix CVE-2005-2971, update KOffice to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
KOffice versions from 1.2.0 to 1.4.1, including earlier beta versions, are affected by CVE-2005-2971.
CVE-2005-2971 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.
There is no official workaround for CVE-2005-2971; updating KOffice is the recommended solution.