REDHAT-BUG-709705: High severity The Apache Software Foundation OpenOffice vulnerability
A new security flaw, potentially allowing execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the OpenOffice.org suite tools has been reported by the InteVyDis security researchers team: [1] http://intevydis.com/oo0day.html [2] http://twitter.com/#!/legerov/status/75482755194032128
Note: Since no further detailed information is currently available about this flaw, Red Hat Security Response Team is actively investigating the progress done on this (at upstream and reporter side) and will update this record with further information as soon as it is available.
Mitigation: Do not OpenOffice.org documents from untrusted sources.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-709705?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-709705 is considered high due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-709705?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-709705, update to the latest version of OpenOffice as released by The Apache Software Foundation.
What versions of OpenOffice are affected by REDHAT-BUG-709705?
All versions of OpenOffice prior to the latest update that addresses REDHAT-BUG-709705 are affected.
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-709705?
Currently, there is no known workaround for REDHAT-BUG-709705; applying the update is recommended.
What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-709705?
REDHAT-BUG-709705 is a security vulnerability that allows for the execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running OpenOffice.