CVE-2014-9093: Input Validation
First published: Wed Nov 26 2014(Updated: )
LibreOffice before 4.3.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid write operation and crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| LibreOffice Draw | <=4.3.4 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =20 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.10 | |
| Debian Linux | =7.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-November/144836.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3163
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/19/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/26/7
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2578-1
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=86449
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-05
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-9093?
CVE-2014-9093 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service and possibly allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9093?
To fix CVE-2014-9093, update your LibreOffice to version 4.3.5 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-9093?
CVE-2014-9093 affects LibreOffice versions before 4.3.5 and certain Linux distributions like Fedora 20 and Ubuntu 12.04 to 14.10.
Can CVE-2014-9093 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-9093 can be exploited remotely by attacking users with crafted RTF files.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2014-9093?
CVE-2014-9093 is associated with denial of service attacks and possible arbitrary code execution via crafted RTF files.
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