CVE-2008-2152: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Jun 10 2008(Updated: )
Integer overflow in the rtl_allocateMemory function in sal/rtl/source/alloc_global.c in OpenOffice.org (OOo) 2.0 through 2.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.1 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.4 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.0 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.2 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=714
- http://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2008-2152.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29622
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30599
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:137
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0538.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-June/msg00499.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-June/msg00385.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0537.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30635
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:138
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-237944-1
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-June/msg00473.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30633
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30634
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200807-05.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31029
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020219
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1804/references
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1773
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42957
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9787
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2152?
CVE-2008-2152 has been classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2152?
To address CVE-2008-2152, users should upgrade to the latest version of Apache OpenOffice that contains the necessary security patches.
Which versions of OpenOffice.org are affected by CVE-2008-2152?
CVE-2008-2152 affects OpenOffice.org versions 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4.
Can CVE-2008-2152 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-2152 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted files that trigger the vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-2152?
CVE-2008-2152 is an integer overflow vulnerability that leads to a heap-based buffer overflow.
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