CVE-2016-0794: Buffer Overflow
Published 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.
Affected Software
4 affected components
LibreOffice Libreoffice<=5.0.3
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=15.10
Event History
Feb 18, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-0794?
To fix CVE-2016-0794, upgrade LibreOffice to version 5.0.4 or later.
3
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.
4
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.
5
Who is vulnerable to CVE-2016-0794?
Users of affected versions of LibreOffice and specific Ubuntu distributions are vulnerable to CVE-2016-0794.