CVE-2016-0795: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu 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.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| LibreOffice Draw | <=5.0.4 | |
| 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-2016-0795/
- https://www.verisign.com/en_US/security-services/security-intelligence/vulnerability-reports/articles/index.xhtml?id=1223
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0795?
To fix CVE-2016-0795, update LibreOffice to version 5.0.5 or later.
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.
Can CVE-2016-0795 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-0795 can be exploited remotely through a malicious LwpTocSuperLayout record in a LotusWordPro document.
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.
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