CVE-2007-5745: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Mar 03 2008(Updated: )
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in OpenOffice.org before 2.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a Quattro Pro (QPRO) file with crafted (1) Attribute and (2) Font Description records.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/2.3.0 | <6.14. | 6.14. |
| OpenOffice OpenOffice | <=2.3.1 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | <=2.3.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=435678
- http://www.openoffice.org/security/bulletin.html
- http://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2007-5745.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1547
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0175.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29864
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=691
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019891
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-April/msg00448.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29913
- http://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2007-4770.html
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-231601-1
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2008_23_openoffice.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28819
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29852
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29910
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29871
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29987
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:095
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-609-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30100
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30179
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200805-16.xml
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1253/references
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1375/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41863
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11006
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5745?
CVE-2007-5745 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5745?
To mitigate CVE-2007-5745, you should upgrade OpenOffice.org to version 2.4 or later.
What types of files are associated with CVE-2007-5745?
CVE-2007-5745 specifically affects Quattro Pro (QPRO) files with crafted records.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2007-5745?
The impacts of CVE-2007-5745 include program crashes and the possibility of arbitrary code execution.
Which versions of OpenOffice are affected by CVE-2007-5745?
CVE-2007-5745 affects OpenOffice versions prior to 2.4, specifically up to 2.3.1.
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