CVE-2007-4251: Medium severity OpenOffice OpenOffice vulnerability
Published Aug 8, 2007
·Updated
OpenOffice.org (OOo) 2.2 does not properly handle files with multiple extensions, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
Affected Software
1 affected component
OpenOffice OpenOffice=2.2
Event History
Aug 8, 2007
CVE Published
11:17 PM
Aug 9, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4251?
CVE-2007-4251 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that affects OpenOffice.org 2.2.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-4251?
The recommended fix for CVE-2007-4251 is to upgrade to a more recent version of OpenOffice that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2007-4251?
Users of OpenOffice.org 2.2 are primarily affected by CVE-2007-4251, especially when opening files with multiple extensions.
4
Can CVE-2007-4251 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-4251 can be exploited by remote attackers with user assistance to trigger a denial of service.
5
What types of files are problematic in CVE-2007-4251?
CVE-2007-4251 specifically affects files that have multiple extensions, which may cause unexpected behavior in OpenOffice.org 2.2.