CVE-2018-11790

Name: CVE-2018-11790
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-31T16:29:00.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-11790 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. When loading a document with Apache Open Office 4.1.5 and earlier with smaller end line termination than the operating system uses, the defect occurs. In this case OpenOffice runs into an Arithmetic Overflow at a string length calculation.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

When loading a document with Apache Open Office 4.1.5 and earlier with smaller end line termination than the operating system uses, the defect occurs. In this case OpenOffice runs into an Arithmetic Overflow at a string length calculation.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-682

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Openoffice	<= 4.1.5
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106803Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/7394e6b5f78a878bd0c44e9bc9adf90b8cdf49e9adc0f287145aba9b%40%3Ccommits.openoffice.apache.org%3E
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3883-1/Third Party Advisory
https://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2018-11790.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106803Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/7394e6b5f78a878bd0c44e9bc9adf90b8cdf49e9adc0f287145aba9b%40%3Ccommits.openoffice.apache.org%3E
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3883-1/Third Party Advisory
https://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2018-11790.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 31, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-11790?

How severe is CVE-2018-11790?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-11790 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11790?

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