CVE-2016-0795: Buffer Overflow
Published Feb 18, 2016
·Updated
LibreOffice before 5.0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted LwpTocSuperLayout record in a LotusWordPro (lwp) document.
Affected Software
4 affected components
LibreOffice Libreoffice<=5.0.4
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-2016-0795?
CVE-2016-0795 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-0795?
To fix CVE-2016-0795, update LibreOffice to version 5.0.5 or later.
3
Which versions of LibreOffice are affected by CVE-2016-0795?
LibreOffice versions before 5.0.5, specifically up to 5.0.4, are affected by CVE-2016-0795.
4
Can CVE-2016-0795 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-0795 can be exploited remotely through a malicious LwpTocSuperLayout record in a LotusWordPro document.
5
What impact does CVE-2016-0795 have on systems?
CVE-2016-0795 can lead to memory corruption, resulting in denial of service or potential additional unspecified impacts.