REDHAT-BUG-533043: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Nov 04 2009(Updated: )
A boundary error 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-2009-3302
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=374027&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=374027&action=edit
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-3301
- 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=533043
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-533043?
REDHAT-BUG-533043 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for heap-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-533043?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-533043, you should update Apache OpenOffice to the latest patched version provided by your vendor.
What type of attack is possible with REDHAT-BUG-533043?
An attacker could exploit REDHAT-BUG-533043 by crafting a malicious Microsoft Word document that triggers a buffer overflow when opened.
Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-533043?
Users of Apache OpenOffice who open specially crafted Microsoft Word documents are at risk from REDHAT-BUG-533043.
What should I do if I can't update to fix REDHAT-BUG-533043?
If you cannot update, avoid opening untrusted Microsoft Word documents to mitigate the risk posed by REDHAT-BUG-533043.
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