CVE-2006-3117: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 30, 2006
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in OpenOffice.org (aka StarOffice) 1.1.x up to 1.1.5 and 2.0.x before 2.0.3 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OpenOffice XML document that is not properly handled by (1) Calc, (2) Draw, (3) Impress, (4) Math, or (5) Writer, aka "File Format / Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."

Affected Software

12 affected components
OpenOffice OpenOffice=2.0.0
OpenOffice OpenOffice=1.1.1
OpenOffice OpenOffice=1.1.2
OpenOffice OpenOffice=2.0
OpenOffice OpenOffice=1.1.4
Sun StarOffice=6.0
Sun StarOffice=7.0
OpenOffice OpenOffice=1.1.0
Sun StarOffice=8.0
OpenOffice OpenOffice=2.0.1
OpenOffice OpenOffice=1.1.3
OpenOffice OpenOffice=2.0.2

Event History

Jun 30, 2006
CVE Published
06:05 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3117?

CVE-2006-3117 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution via crafted OpenOffice XML documents.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-3117?

To fix CVE-2006-3117, users should upgrade their OpenOffice or StarOffice software to the latest version available.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3117?

CVE-2006-3117 affects OpenOffice.org versions 1.1.x up to 1.1.5 and 2.0.x before 2.0.3, as well as various Sun StarOffice versions.

4

What types of applications are impacted by CVE-2006-3117?

CVE-2006-3117 impacts applications such as Calc, Draw, Impress, Math, and Writer in OpenOffice.org.

5

Can attackers exploit CVE-2006-3117 without user interaction?

Attackers cannot exploit CVE-2006-3117 without user interaction, as they need to convince the user to open a malicious document.

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