REDHAT-BUG-527512
First published: Tue Oct 06 2009(Updated: )
It was reported that it was possible to trigger a heap overflow leading to heap memory corruption in the way that OpenOffice.org parsed GIF files. This is not restricted to GIF files alone, but to embedded GIF files in OpenOffice.org documents. The bug is found in GIFLZWDecompressor::GIFLZWDecompressor (source/filter.vcl/lgif/decode.cxx) and is triggered during LZW decompression of GIF file content.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache OpenOffice |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-2950
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=365023&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=365023&action=edit
- http://www.openoffice.org/security/bulletin.html
- http://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2009-2950.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0101.html
- http://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/openoffice.org-3.1.1-19.12.fc11
- http://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/openoffice.org-3.1.1-19.26.fc12
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=527512
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-527512?
REDHAT-BUG-527512 is considered a critical security vulnerability due to potential heap memory corruption.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-527512?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-527512, update your Apache OpenOffice to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What are the potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-527512?
The potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-527512 include application crashes, data loss, and arbitrary code execution.
Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-527512?
Users of Apache OpenOffice, particularly those who handle documents containing embedded GIF files, are affected by REDHAT-BUG-527512.
What versions of OpenOffice are vulnerable to REDHAT-BUG-527512?
The exact versions of Apache OpenOffice that are vulnerable to REDHAT-BUG-527512 vary, so it's essential to check the specific release notes and updates from Apache.
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