CVE-2007-0239
First published: Wed Mar 21 2007(Updated: )
OpenOffice.org (OOo) Office Suite allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a prepared link in a crafted document.
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=1-26-102807-1
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2007-Mar/0007.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-444-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22812
- 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
- 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://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/33113
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11422
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-0239?
CVE-2007-0239 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands under certain conditions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0239?
To fix CVE-2007-0239, upgrade to a patched version of OpenOffice or Apache OpenOffice that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2007-0239?
CVE-2007-0239 enables attackers to perform user-assisted remote command execution through crafted documents.
Which applications are affected by CVE-2007-0239?
CVE-2007-0239 affects OpenOffice and Apache OpenOffice applications.
Is user interaction required for CVE-2007-0239 to exploit?
Yes, user interaction is required, as the vulnerability exploits crafted documents that must be opened by the user.
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