Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the KPresenter import filter for Microsoft PowerPoint files (filters/olefilters/lib/klaola.cc) in KOffice before 1.6.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PPT file, which results in a heap-based buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kde | Koffice | 1.6.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23143Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23162Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23220
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23409
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24218
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200612-05.xml
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017318
- http://websvn.kde.org/branches/koffice/1.6/koffice/filters/olefilters/lib/klaolaPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20061204-1.txt
- http://www.koffice.org/announcements/changelog-1.6.1.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:222
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_29_sr.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0010.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/453550/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21354PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6120?
CVE-2006-6120 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in the KPresenter import filter for Microsoft PowerPoint files (filters/olefilters/lib/klaola.cc) in KOffice before 1.6.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary co...
How severe is CVE-2006-6120?
CVE-2006-6120 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-6120?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kde Koffice.