CVE-2006-3117: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Jun 30 2006(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."
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.0.0 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =1.1.1 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =1.1.2 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.0 | |
| 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 | =2.0.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.ngssoftware.com/advisories/openoffice.txt
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102501-1
- http://www.openoffice.org/security/CVE-2006-3117.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1104
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0573.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_40_openoffice.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18739
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016414
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20867
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20893
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20911
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-313-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20913
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20910
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20975
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20995
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-313-2
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200607-12.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21278
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-475
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22129
- http://fedoranews.org/cms/node/2343
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23620
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:118
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2621
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2607
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27571
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9704
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/447035/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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