CVE-2012-1149: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 21, 2012
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Updated

Integer overflow in the vclmi.dll module in OpenOffice.org (OOo) 3.3, 3.4 Beta, and possibly earlier, and LibreOffice before 3.5.3, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted embedded image object, as demonstrated by a JPEG image in a .DOC file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Affected Software

14 affected components
LibreOffice Libreoffice<=3.5.2
Debian Debian Linux=6.0
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=6.2
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=6.2.z
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Apache Openoffice.org=3.3.0
Apache Openoffice.org=3.4-beta
Fedoraproject Fedora=15
Fedoraproject Fedora=16

Remediation

Event History

Jun 21, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-1149?

CVE-2012-1149 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause application crashes and arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-1149?

To fix CVE-2012-1149, update OpenOffice.org to version 3.4.1 or later and LibreOffice to version 3.5.3 or later.

3

Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2012-1149?

CVE-2012-1149 affects OpenOffice.org versions 3.3, 3.4 Beta, and earlier, as well as LibreOffice versions prior to 3.5.3.

4

What impact does CVE-2012-1149 have on systems?

CVE-2012-1149 can lead to a denial of service, causing application crashes, and could potentially allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

5

Is there a patched version for CVE-2012-1149?

Yes, patched versions for CVE-2012-1149 are available in OpenOffice.org 3.4.1 and LibreOffice 3.5.3 or later.

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