CVE-2017-14226: High severity LibreOffice Libreoffice vulnerability

Published Sep 9, 2017
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Updated

WP1StylesListener.cpp, WP5StylesListener.cpp, and WP42StylesListener.cpp in libwpd 0.10.1 mishandle iterators, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read in the WPXTableList class in WPXTable.cpp). This vulnerability can be triggered in LibreOffice before 5.3.7. It may lead to suffering a remote attack against a LibreOffice application.

Affected Software

2 affected components
LibreOffice Libreoffice<=5.3.6
libwpd libwpd=0.10.1

Event History

Sep 9, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14226?

CVE-2017-14226 has been classified with a severity rating that indicates a denial of service risk due to improper iterator handling.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-14226?

To fix CVE-2017-14226, update LibreOffice to a version later than 5.3.6 or ensure that you are using a patched version of libwpd beyond 0.10.1.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2017-14226?

CVE-2017-14226 affects LibreOffice versions up to and including 5.3.6 and specifically libwpd version 0.10.1.

4

Is CVE-2017-14226 exploitable by remote attackers?

Yes, CVE-2017-14226 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

5

What kind of attack does CVE-2017-14226 facilitate?

CVE-2017-14226 facilitates heap-based buffer over-read attacks that can lead to application crashes.

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