REDHAT-BUG-667588: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jan 06 2011(Updated: )
A heap-based buffer overflow was discovered in various versions of OpenOffice.org, when reading certain TGA files. If a user opened a specially crafted TGA file, it could lead to application crash or possibly execution of arbitrary code, with the privileges of the user running OpenOffice.org Impress. This has been assigned <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-4643">CVE-2010-4643</a>. Acknowledgements: Red Hat would like to thank OpenOffice.org for reporting this issue.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache OpenOffice |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-4643
- http://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2010-4643.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0181.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0182.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0183.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=667588
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-667588?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-667588 is considered high due to the potential for arbitrary code execution and application crashes.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-667588?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-667588, users should update to a secure version of OpenOffice.org that addresses the heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-667588?
REDHAT-BUG-667588 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that occurs when processing specially crafted TGA files.
Which software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-667588?
REDHAT-BUG-667588 affects various versions of Apache OpenOffice.org.
What could happen if I open a vulnerable TGA file with OpenOffice.org related to REDHAT-BUG-667588?
If a vulnerable TGA file is opened with OpenOffice.org, it could lead to an application crash or execution of arbitrary code.
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