CVE-2013-4156: Medium severity apache openoffice vulnerability
Published Jul 31, 2013
·Updated
Apache OpenOffice.org (OOo) before 4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted element in an OOXML document file.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Apache OpenOffice<4.0.0
Event History
Jul 31, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4156?
CVE-2013-4156 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service and memory corruption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-4156?
To fix CVE-2013-4156, users should upgrade to Apache OpenOffice version 4.0 or later.
3
What impact can CVE-2013-4156 have on my system?
CVE-2013-4156 can lead to denial of service and may allow remote attackers to manipulate memory, potentially causing application crashes.
4
What versions of Apache OpenOffice are affected by CVE-2013-4156?
CVE-2013-4156 affects all versions of Apache OpenOffice prior to 4.0.0.
5
Is CVE-2013-4156 a remote code execution vulnerability?
CVE-2013-4156 does not specifically indicate remote code execution but allows for denial of service through memory corruption.