Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the rtl_allocateMemory function in sal/rtl/source/alloc_global.c in OpenOffice.org (OOo) 2.0 through 2.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openoffice | Openoffice.Org | 2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=714
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30599Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30633
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30634
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30635
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31029
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200807-05.xml
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-237944-1
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:137
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:138
- http://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2008-2152.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0537.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0538.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29622
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020219
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2152?
CVE-2008-2152 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Integer overflow in the rtl_allocateMemory function in sal/rtl/source/alloc_global.c in OpenOffice.org (OOo) 2.0 through 2.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file that t...
How severe is CVE-2008-2152?
CVE-2008-2152 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2152?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openoffice Openoffice.Org.