CVE-2007-0238: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Mar 21 2007(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in filter\starcalc\scflt.cxx in the StarCalc parser in OpenOffice.org (OOo) Office Suite before 2.2, and 1.x before 1.1.5 Patch, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a document with a long Note.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenOffice OpenOffice | ||
| Apache OpenOffice |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1270
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017799
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0033.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0069.html
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102794-1
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2007-Mar/0007.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-444-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24465
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24550
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24646
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24647
- https://issues.foresightlinux.org/browse/FL-211
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:073
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24676
- http://www.ngssoftware.com/advisories/high-risk-vulnerabilities-in-the-openoffice-suite/
- http://www.openoffice.org/security/CVE-2007-0238
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1118
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24810
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200704-12.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24906
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23067
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24588
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24613
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1032
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1117
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33112
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8968
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464724/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-0238?
CVE-2007-0238 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0238?
To fix CVE-2007-0238, update your OpenOffice.org to version 2.2 or later, or apply the appropriate security patches.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-0238?
CVE-2007-0238 affects users of OpenOffice.org versions prior to 2.2 and versions 1.x before 1.1.5 Patch.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-0238?
CVE-2007-0238 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited through specially crafted documents.
Can CVE-2007-0238 be exploited without user interaction?
CVE-2007-0238 requires user interaction, as the exploit is triggered when a victim opens a malicious document.
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