CVE-2008-0320: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Apr 17 2008(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the OLE importer in OpenOffice.org before 2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an OLE file with a crafted DocumentSummaryInformation stream.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.2.1 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.1 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | <=2.3.1 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.2 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.3 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.0.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openoffice.org/security/bulletin.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1547
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0175.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0176.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29864
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=694
- http://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2008-0320.html
- 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://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2007-5745.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:090
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-231642-1
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2008_23_openoffice.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28819
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019890
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29852
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29910
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29844
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29871
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29987
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:095
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30100
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-609-1
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200805-16.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30179
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1253/references
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1375/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41860
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10318
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-0320?
CVE-2008-0320 is considered critical because it allows remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0320?
To fix CVE-2008-0320, you should upgrade OpenOffice.org to version 2.4 or later.
Which versions of OpenOffice.org are affected by CVE-2008-0320?
CVE-2008-0320 affects OpenOffice.org versions 2.0.3 up to 2.3.1 and includes 2.1, 2.2, and 2.2.1.
What exploit type is associated with CVE-2008-0320?
CVE-2008-0320 is associated with a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2008-0320 lead to denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2008-0320 can cause a denial of service by crashing the application when a malicious OLE file is opened.
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