REDHAT-BUG-667588: Buffer Overflow
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 CVE-2010-4643.
Acknowledgements:
Red Hat would like to thank OpenOffice.org for reporting this issue.
Affected Software
Event History
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.