CVE-2026-59268
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CVE-2026-59268 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in Apache OpenOffice versions through 4.1.16 could allow an attacker to craft a Microsoft Word document that would crash the program, or otherwise corrupt other memory areas. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.17, which fixes this issue.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in Apache OpenOffice versions through 4.1.16 could allow an attacker to craft a Microsoft Word document that would crash the program, or otherwise corrupt other memory areas. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.17, which fixes this issue.
Metrics
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Openoffice | < 4.1.17 |
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/xw6x0y35f3qlk4pqsc1pf0sv7481yvlkMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/11/03/24Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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