RHSA-2007:1090: Moderate: openoffice.org2 security update
OpenOffice.org is an office productivity suite.HSQLDB is the default database engine shipped with OpenOffice.org 2.It was discovered that HSQLDB could allow the execution of arbitrary publicstatic Java methods. A carefully crafted odb file opened in OpenOffice.orgBase could execute arbitrary commands with the permissions of the userrunning OpenOffice.org. (CVE-2007-4575)All users of OpenOffice.org are advised to upgrade to these updatedpackages, which contain a backported patch to resolve this issue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2007:1090?
The severity of RHSA-2007:1090 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2007:1090?
You can fix RHSA-2007:1090 by updating your OpenOffice.org to the latest version that addresses the vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is described in RHSA-2007:1090?
RHSA-2007:1090 describes a vulnerability that allows the execution of arbitrary public static Java methods through crafted odb files.
Which software versions are affected by RHSA-2007:1090?
OpenOffice.org 2.x versions are affected by RHSA-2007:1090 due to the presence of HSQLDB.
Is user interaction required to exploit RHSA-2007:1090?
Yes, user interaction is required as the victim must open a malicious odb file in OpenOffice.org.