CVE-2016-10327: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 14, 2017
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Updated

LibreOffice before 2016-12-22 has an out-of-bounds write caused by a heap-based buffer overflow related to the EnhWMFReader::ReadEnhWMF function in vcl/source/filter/wmf/enhwmf.cxx.

Affected Software

1 affected component
LibreOffice Libreoffice<=5.3.0.0

Event History

Apr 14, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:30 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10327?

CVE-2016-10327 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause memory corruption and system crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-10327?

To fix CVE-2016-10327, update LibreOffice to the latest version beyond 5.3.0.0 as of December 2016.

3

What versions of LibreOffice are affected by CVE-2016-10327?

CVE-2016-10327 affects LibreOffice versions prior to 5.3.0.0, including all beta versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-10327?

CVE-2016-10327 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

Who is responsible for addressing CVE-2016-10327?

The Document Foundation is responsible for addressing the vulnerabilities related to CVE-2016-10327 in LibreOffice.

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