CVE-2014-3693: Use After Free
First published: Fri Nov 07 2014(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in the socket manager of Impress Remote in LibreOffice 4.x before 4.2.7 and 4.3.x before 4.3.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted request to TCP port 1599.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =7.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.10 | |
| LibreOffice Draw | =4.0.0 | |
| LibreOffice Draw | =4.0.1 | |
| LibreOffice Draw | =4.0.2 | |
| LibreOffice Draw | =4.0.3 | |
| LibreOffice Draw | =4.0.3.3 | |
| LibreOffice Draw | =4.0.4.2 | |
| LibreOffice Draw | =4.1.0 | |
| LibreOffice Draw | =4.1.1 | |
| LibreOffice Draw | =4.1.2 | |
| LibreOffice Draw | =4.1.3 | |
| LibreOffice Draw | =4.1.4 | |
| LibreOffice Draw | =4.2.0 | |
| LibreOffice Draw | =4.2.1 | |
| LibreOffice Draw | =4.2.2 | |
| LibreOffice Draw | =4.2.3 | |
| LibreOffice Draw | =4.2.4 | |
| LibreOffice Draw | =4.2.5 | |
| LibreOffice Draw | =4.2.6 | |
| LibreOffice Draw | =4.3.0 | |
| LibreOffice Draw | =4.3.1 | |
| LibreOffice Draw | =4.3.2 | |
| openSUSE | =13.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-11/msg00049.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0377.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62111
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62132
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62396
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71351
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2398-1
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-05
- https://www.libreoffice.org/about-us/security/advisories/CVE-2014-3693/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-3693?
CVE-2014-3693 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service or arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3693?
To fix CVE-2014-3693, it is recommended to update LibreOffice to version 4.2.7 or 4.3.3 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-3693?
CVE-2014-3693 affects multiple versions of LibreOffice and specific versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-3693?
CVE-2014-3693 is a use-after-free vulnerability that compromises the socket manager in LibreOffice.
Can CVE-2014-3693 allow remote attacks?
Yes, CVE-2014-3693 can be exploited by remote attackers to crash the system or potentially execute arbitrary code.
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