REDHAT-BUG-533038: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Nov 04 2009(Updated: )
An integer underflow flaw, possibly leading to a heap-based buffer overflow, was found in the way OpenOffice.org parsed certain records in Microsoft Word documents. An attacker could create a specially-crafted Microsoft Word document, which once opened by a local, unsuspecting user, could cause OpenOffice.org to crash or, potentially, execute arbitrary code with the permissions of the user running OpenOffice.org. Credit: Nicolas Joly of VUPEN Vulnerability Research Team
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache OpenOffice |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-3301
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=374028&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=374028&action=edit
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-3302
- http://www.openoffice.org/security/bulletin.html
- http://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2009-3301-3302.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=533038
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-533038?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-533038 is categorized as critical due to the potential for exploitation through malicious Microsoft Word documents.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-533038?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-533038, you should update to a patched version of Apache OpenOffice that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-533038?
REDHAT-BUG-533038 is an integer underflow flaw that may lead to a heap-based buffer overflow.
Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-533038?
Users of Apache OpenOffice who open specially-crafted Microsoft Word documents are affected by REDHAT-BUG-533038.
Can I mitigate REDHAT-BUG-533038 without an update?
While an update is the best solution, users can mitigate REDHAT-BUG-533038 by avoiding opening untrusted Microsoft Word documents.
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