CVE-2016-0794: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Feb 18 2016(Updated: )
The lwp filter in LibreOffice before 5.0.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted LotusWordPro (lwp) document.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| LibreOffice Draw | <=5.0.3 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =15.10 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/178036.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-05/msg00110.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-07/msg00050.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2579.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3482
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035022
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2899-1
- https://www.libreoffice.org/about-us/security/advisories/cve-2016-0794/
- https://www.verisign.com/en_US/security-services/security-intelligence/vulnerability-reports/articles/index.xhtml?id=1220
- https://www.verisign.com/en_US/security-services/security-intelligence/vulnerability-reports/articles/index.xhtml?id=1221
- https://www.verisign.com/en_US/security-services/security-intelligence/vulnerability-reports/articles/index.xhtml?id=1222
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0794?
CVE-2016-0794 has a high severity rating due to the potential for denial of service and memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0794?
To fix CVE-2016-0794, upgrade LibreOffice to version 5.0.4 or later.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2016-0794?
CVE-2016-0794 affects LibreOffice versions prior to 5.0.4 and certain versions of Ubuntu like 12.04, 14.04, and 15.10.
What impact can CVE-2016-0794 have on my system?
CVE-2016-0794 can cause memory corruption leading to denial of service or potentially allow for other unspecified attacks.
Who is vulnerable to CVE-2016-0794?
Users of affected versions of LibreOffice and specific Ubuntu distributions are vulnerable to CVE-2016-0794.
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