Vulnerability Description
The UnhandledDataStructure function in hwpf/model/UnhandledDataStructure.java in Apache POI 3.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (OutOfMemoryError exception and possibly JVM destabilization) via a crafted length value in a Channel Definition Format (CDF) or Compound File Binary Format (CFBF) document.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Poi | <= 3.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-August/084609.htm
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1232.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49040Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50549
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21996759
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2468
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:094
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53487
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=799078
- https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Support/Advisories/MGASA-2013-0044
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-August/084609.htm
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1232.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49040Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50549
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21996759
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0213?
CVE-2012-0213 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The UnhandledDataStructure function in hwpf/model/UnhandledDataStructure.java in Apache POI 3.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (OutOfMemoryError exception and possibl...
How severe is CVE-2012-0213?
CVE-2012-0213 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0213?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Poi.