CVE-2013-4156: Medium severity apache openoffice vulnerability

Published Jul 31, 2013
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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.

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