Arithmetic Overflow Vulnerability in Apache OpenOffice by Apache
CVE-2018-11790

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Apache
Status
Apache Openoffice
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 January 2019

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists

Summary

The vulnerability occurs in Apache OpenOffice versions 4.1.5 and earlier when they process documents with improper end line termination. This defect can trigger an arithmetic overflow during string length calculations, potentially leading to unexpected behaviors or crashes when handling certain documents.

Affected Version(s)

Apache OpenOffice Apache OpenOffice 4.1.5 and earlier

References

https://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2018-11790.html
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/3883-1/
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106803
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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