CVE-2008-2237: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Oct 30 2008(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in OpenOffice.org (OOo) 2.x before 2.4.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted WMF file associated with a StarOffice/StarSuite document.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache OpenOffice | ||
| Apache OpenOffice | <=2.4.1 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.0 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.0.2 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.0.3 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.0.4 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.1 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.2 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.2.1 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.3 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.3.1 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.4 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.4.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31962
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1661
- http://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2008-2237.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32419
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021120
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32461
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-October/msg00923.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32489
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-October/msg00905.html
- http://neowiki.neooffice.org/index.php/NeoOffice_2.2.5_Patch_3_New_Features#Security_fixes
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32676
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32872
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00002.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-677-2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33140
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200812-13.xml
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-242627-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32463
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0939.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2947
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3103
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32856
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-677-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46165
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10784
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2237?
CVE-2008-2237 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2237?
To fix CVE-2008-2237, upgrade to Apache OpenOffice version 2.4.2 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-2237?
CVE-2008-2237 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Which versions of OpenOffice.org are affected by CVE-2008-2237?
OpenOffice.org versions 2.x before 2.4.2 are affected by CVE-2008-2237.
Can CVE-2008-2237 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-2237 can be exploited remotely through a specially crafted WMF file.
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