CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-2685: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Jul 21 2011(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Lotus Word Pro import filter in LibreOffice before 3.3.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .lwp file.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
The Document Foundation LibreOffice<=3.3.2
The Document Foundation LibreOffice=3.3.0
The Document Foundation LibreOffice=3.3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-2685?

    CVE-2011-2685 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution through a crafted .lwp file.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-2685?

    To mitigate CVE-2011-2685, users should update LibreOffice to version 3.3.3 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2011-2685?

    CVE-2011-2685 affects LibreOffice versions prior to 3.3.3.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-2685?

    CVE-2011-2685 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the Lotus Word Pro import filter.

  • Can CVE-2011-2685 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2011-2685 can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted .lwp file to the vulnerable LibreOffice application.

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