CVE-2015-5214: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Nov 10 2015(Updated: )
LibreOffice before 4.4.6 and 5.x before 5.0.1 and Apache OpenOffice before 4.1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or execute arbitrary code via an index to a non-existent bookmark in a DOC file.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =15.04 | |
| Debian | =7.0 | |
| Debian | =8.0 | |
| LibreOffice Draw | <=4.4.5 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | <=4.1.1 |
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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-2015-5214/
- http://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2015-5214.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77486
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034086
- 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-2015-5214?
CVE-2015-5214 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5214?
To fix CVE-2015-5214, update LibreOffice to version 4.4.6 or later, or Apache OpenOffice to version 4.1.2 or later.
What types of attacks can CVE-2015-5214 enable?
CVE-2015-5214 can enable attackers to cause memory corruption, crash the application, or execute arbitrary code.
Which software is affected by CVE-2015-5214?
CVE-2015-5214 affects LibreOffice versions before 4.4.6 and 5.x before 5.0.1, and Apache OpenOffice versions before 4.1.2.
What operating systems are vulnerable to CVE-2015-5214?
CVE-2015-5214 affects various versions of Ubuntu and Debian Linux running the vulnerable LibreOffice or Apache OpenOffice software.
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