CVE-2007-0239: Critical severity OpenOffice OpenOffice vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
OpenOffice OpenOffice
Event History
Mar 21, 2007
CVE Published
07:19 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Which applications are affected by CVE-2007-0239?
CVE-2007-0239 affects OpenOffice and Apache OpenOffice applications.
5
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.