CVE-2007-0245: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Jun 12 2007(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in OpenOffice.org (OOo) 2.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a RTF file with a crafted prtdata tag with a length parameter inconsistency, which causes vtable entries to be overwritten.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenOffice OpenOffice | <=2.2.1 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | <=2.2.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1307
- http://sw.openoffice.org/source/browse/sw/sw/source/filter/rtf/swparrtf.cxx?rev=1.67
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1570
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200707-02.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:144
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0406.html
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102917-1
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_37_openoffice.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-482-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24450
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018239
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25648
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25650
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25673
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25705
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25862
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25894
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25905
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26010
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26022
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26476
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2229
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2166
- http://osvdb.org/35378
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34843
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10002
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/471274/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-0245?
CVE-2007-0245 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0245?
To fix CVE-2007-0245, upgrade OpenOffice.org to version 2.3 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2007-0245?
CVE-2007-0245 affects OpenOffice.org version 2.2.1 and earlier.
What attack vectors are associated with CVE-2007-0245?
CVE-2007-0245 can be exploited through crafted RTF files sent to the victim.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2007-0245?
Exploitation of CVE-2007-0245 can lead to arbitrary code execution on the victim's machine.
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