CVE-2015-5212: Integer Underflow
First published: Tue Nov 10 2015(Updated: )
Integer underflow in LibreOffice before 4.4.5 and Apache OpenOffice before 4.1.2, when the configuration setting "Load printer settings with the document" is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted PrinterSetup data in an ODF document.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| LibreOffice Draw | <=4.4.4 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | <=4.1.1 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =15.04 | |
| Debian | =7.0 | |
| Debian | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2619.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3394
- http://www.libreoffice.org/about-us/security/advisories/cve-2015-5212/
- http://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2015-5212.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77486
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034085
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034091
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2793-1
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-05
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-03
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5212?
CVE-2015-5212 is classified as a critical vulnerability that can lead to denial of service or potential remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5212?
To fix CVE-2015-5212, upgrade LibreOffice to version 4.4.5 or later and Apache OpenOffice to version 4.1.2 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2015-5212?
CVE-2015-5212 affects LibreOffice versions before 4.4.5 and Apache OpenOffice versions before 4.1.2, as well as certain versions of Ubuntu and Debian.
Can CVE-2015-5212 lead to data loss?
Yes, CVE-2015-5212 can cause memory corruption which may result in data loss or application crashes.
What should I do if I cannot upgrade to fix CVE-2015-5212?
If you cannot upgrade, disable the configuration setting 'Load printer settings with the document' to mitigate risk from CVE-2015-5212.
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