Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in OpenOffice.org (OOo) 2.x before 2.4.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted WMF file associated with a StarOffice/StarSuite document.
CVSS Score
9.3
HIGH
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openoffice | Openoffice.Org | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00002.html
- http://neowiki.neooffice.org/index.php/NeoOffice_2.2.5_Patch_3_New_Features#Secu
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32419Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32461Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32463
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32489Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32676
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32856
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32872
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33140
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200812-13.xml
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-242627-1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1661Patch
- http://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2008-2237.htmlPatch
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0939.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2237?
CVE-2008-2237 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in OpenOffice.org (OOo) 2.x before 2.4.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted WMF file associated with a StarOffice/StarSuite document.
How severe is CVE-2008-2237?
CVE-2008-2237 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-2008-2237?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openoffice Openoffice.Org.