medium
4.3
CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-4233: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Mon Nov 19 2012(Updated: )

LibreOffice 3.5.x before 3.5.7.2 and 3.6.x before 3.6.1, and OpenOffice.org (OOo), allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted (1) odt file to vcllo.dll, (2) ODG (Drawing document) file to svxcorelo.dll, (3) PolyPolygon record in a .wmf (Window Meta File) file embedded in a ppt (PowerPoint) file to tllo.dll, or (4) xls (Excel) file to scfiltlo.dll.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
LibreOffice Draw<=3.6
LibreOffice Draw=3.5
LibreOffice Draw=3.5.-rc1
LibreOffice Draw=3.5.0
LibreOffice Draw=3.5.0-rc1
LibreOffice Draw=3.5.0-rc2
LibreOffice Draw=3.5.0-rc3
LibreOffice Draw=3.5.1
LibreOffice Draw=3.5.1-rc1
LibreOffice Draw=3.5.1-rc2
LibreOffice Draw=3.5.2
LibreOffice Draw=3.5.2-rc1
LibreOffice Draw=3.5.2-rc2
LibreOffice Draw=3.5.3
LibreOffice Draw=3.5.3-rc1
LibreOffice Draw=3.5.3-rc2
LibreOffice Draw=3.5.4
LibreOffice Draw=3.5.4-rc2
LibreOffice Draw=3.5.5
LibreOffice Draw=3.5.5.1
LibreOffice Draw=3.5.5.2
LibreOffice Draw=3.5.5.3
LibreOffice Draw=3.5.6
LibreOffice Draw=3.5.6.1
LibreOffice Draw=3.5.6.2
LibreOffice Draw=3.5.6.3
Apache OpenOffice

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Read MoreStart Free Trial

Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-4233?

    CVE-2012-4233 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-4233?

    To fix CVE-2012-4233, upgrade to LibreOffice version 3.5.7.2 or 3.6.1 or later.

  • What are the affected versions in CVE-2012-4233?

    CVE-2012-4233 affects LibreOffice versions 3.5.x before 3.5.7.2 and 3.6.x before 3.6.1.

  • What types of files are involved in CVE-2012-4233?

    CVE-2012-4233 involves crafted ODT, ODG, and WMF files that can trigger the vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2012-4233 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2012-4233 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted files sent to the user.

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203