CVE-2010-2935: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Aug 09 2010(Updated: )
An integer truncation error, leading to heap-based buffer overflow was found in the way OpenOffice.org Impress presentation application sanitized dictionary property items of the processed file. An attacker could use this flaw to create a specially-crafted Microsoft PowerPoint (PPT) file that, when opened, would cause simpress.bin executable to crash, or, possibly execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the ooimpress tool. References: [1] <a href="http://secunia.com/advisories/40775/">http://secunia.com/advisories/40775/</a> [2] <a href="http://securityevaluators.com/files/papers/CrashAnalysis.pdf">http://securityevaluators.com/files/papers/CrashAnalysis.pdf</a> [3] <a href="http://www.openoffice.org/servlets/ReadMsg?list=dev&msgNo=27690">http://www.openoffice.org/servlets/ReadMsg?list=dev&msgNo=27690</a> CVE Request: [4] <a href="http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/08/11/1">http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/08/11/1</a>
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache OpenOffice | =3.2.1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40775
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2003
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0643.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2149
- http://www.openoffice.org/servlets/ReadMsg?list=dev&msgNo=27690
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/08/11/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/08/11/4
- http://securityevaluators.com/files/papers/CrashAnalysis.pdf
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=622529
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41052
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2099
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41235
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2228
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024352
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2905
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:221
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-10/msg00006.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-12/msg00006.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2011-194091.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42927
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024976
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0150
- http://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2010-2935_CVE-2010-2936.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0230
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1056-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43105
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0279
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60799
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201408-19.xml
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12063
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40775/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=623609#c2
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=437664&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=437664&action=edit
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-2935
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=623609
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0643.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=622529#c6
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-2935?
CVE-2010-2935 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for a heap-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2935?
To address CVE-2010-2935, you should upgrade to a patched version of OpenOffice.org that resolves this integer truncation error.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2010-2935?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2010-2935 by crafting a malicious Microsoft PowerPoint file that triggers the buffer overflow when processed.
Which versions of OpenOffice.org are affected by CVE-2010-2935?
CVE-2010-2935 specifically affects OpenOffice.org version 3.2.1.
Is CVE-2010-2935 applicable to Microsoft Windows?
CVE-2010-2935 is relevant for OpenOffice.org on Microsoft Windows, but does not affect the operating system directly.
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