CVE-2008-2237
UnknownEPSS 6.07%
Last modified
CVE-2008-2237 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 6.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openoffice | Openoffice.Org | All versions |
| Openoffice | Openoffice.Org | <= 2.4.1 |
| Openoffice | Openoffice.Org | 2.0 |
| Openoffice | Openoffice.Org | 2.0.2 |
| Openoffice | Openoffice.Org | 2.0.3 |
| Openoffice | Openoffice.Org | 2.0.4 |
| Openoffice | Openoffice.Org | 2.1 |
| Openoffice | Openoffice.Org | 2.2 |
| Openoffice | Openoffice.Org | 2.2.1 |
| Openoffice | Openoffice.Org | 2.3 |
| Openoffice | Openoffice.Org | 2.3.1 |
| Openoffice | Openoffice.Org | 2.4 |
| Openoffice | Openoffice.Org | 2.4.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32419Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32461Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32489Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32419Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32461Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32489Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-2237?
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?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2237 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2237?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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