7.6
CWE
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-2199

First published: Fri Jun 30 2006(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in Java Applets in OpenOffice.org 1.1.x (aka StarOffice) up to 1.1.5 and 2.0.x before 2.0.3 allows user-assisted attackers to escape the Java sandbox and conduct unauthorized activities via certain applets in OpenOffice documents.

Credit: security@debian.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache OpenOffice=2.0.0
Apache OpenOffice=1.1.1
Apache OpenOffice=1.1.2
Apache OpenOffice=1.1.4
Libstaroffice=6.0
Libstaroffice=7.0
Apache OpenOffice=1.1.0
Libstaroffice=8.0
Apache OpenOffice=2.0.1
Apache OpenOffice=1.1.3
Apache OpenOffice=1.1.5
Apache OpenOffice=2.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-2199?

    CVE-2006-2199 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized actions facilitated by user interaction.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-2199?

    To fix CVE-2006-2199, update to OpenOffice.org version 2.0.3 or later, or apply any relevant patches from the vendor.

  • Which versions of OpenOffice are affected by CVE-2006-2199?

    CVE-2006-2199 affects OpenOffice.org versions 1.1.x up to 1.1.5 and 2.0.x before 2.0.3.

  • Can users exploit CVE-2006-2199 without any interaction?

    No, users must be tricked into running malicious applets for CVE-2006-2199 to be exploited.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-2199 classified as?

    CVE-2006-2199 is classified as a Java sandbox escape vulnerability.

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