CVE-2010-4253: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Nov 29 2010(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in Impress in OpenOffice.org (OOo) 2.x and 3.x before 3.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PNG file in an ODF or Microsoft Office document, as demonstrated by a PowerPoint (aka PPT) document.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache OpenOffice | >=2.0.0<3.3.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =5.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =10.10 | |
| Debian Linux | =6.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =9.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =8.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =10.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-4253
- http://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2010-4253.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0182.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0183.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=658259
- http://osvdb.org/70717
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40775
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42999
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43065
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43105
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60799
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1056-1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2151
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201408-19.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:027
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2011-301950.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0182.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46031
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025002
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0230
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0232
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0279
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-4253?
CVE-2010-4253 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4253?
To fix CVE-2010-4253, upgrade your OpenOffice.org software to version 3.3 or later.
What causes CVE-2010-4253 vulnerability?
CVE-2010-4253 is caused by a heap-based buffer overflow found in Impress when handling crafted PNG files.
Who is affected by CVE-2010-4253?
CVE-2010-4253 affects users of OpenOffice.org 2.x and 3.x prior to version 3.3, as well as certain Debian and Ubuntu users.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2010-4253?
CVE-2010-4253 can be exploited to perform denial of service attacks or potentially execute arbitrary code via malicious documents.
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