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CVE-2008-2238

UnknownEPSS 6.75%

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CVE-2008-2238 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple integer overflows in OpenOffice.org (OOo) 2.x before 2.4.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted EMR records in an EMF file associated with a StarOffice/StarSuite document, which trigger a heap-based buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 6.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple integer overflows in OpenOffice.org (OOo) 2.x before 2.4.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted EMR records in an EMF file associated with a StarOffice/StarSuite document, which trigger a heap-based buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.75%

93.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpenofficeOpenoffice.OrgAll versions
OpenofficeOpenoffice.Org<= 2.4.1
OpenofficeOpenoffice.Org2.0
OpenofficeOpenoffice.Org2.0.2
OpenofficeOpenoffice.Org2.0.3
OpenofficeOpenoffice.Org2.0.4
OpenofficeOpenoffice.Org2.1
OpenofficeOpenoffice.Org2.2
OpenofficeOpenoffice.Org2.2.1
OpenofficeOpenoffice.Org2.3
OpenofficeOpenoffice.Org2.3.1
OpenofficeOpenoffice.Org2.4
OpenofficeOpenoffice.Org2.4.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2238?
Multiple integer overflows in OpenOffice.org (OOo) 2.x before 2.4.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted EMR records in an EMF file associated with a StarOffice/StarSuite document, which trigger a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2008-2238?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2238 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2238?
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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Source: NVD / NIST