CVE-2008-0320: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 17, 2008
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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.

Affected Software

6 affected components
OpenOffice OpenOffice.org=2.2.1
OpenOffice OpenOffice.org=2.1
OpenOffice OpenOffice.org<=2.3.1
OpenOffice OpenOffice.org=2.2
OpenOffice OpenOffice.org=2.3
OpenOffice OpenOffice.org=2.0.3

Event History

Apr 17, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0320?

CVE-2008-0320 is considered critical because it allows remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-0320?

To fix CVE-2008-0320, you should upgrade OpenOffice.org to version 2.4 or later.

3

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.

4

What exploit type is associated with CVE-2008-0320?

CVE-2008-0320 is associated with a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

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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