Apache OpenOffice: Heap out-of-bounds write in WW8 PLCF reader

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Summary

CVECVE-2026-59268
StatePUBLISHED
Assignerapache
Source PriorityCVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback
Published2026-11-04 11:17:16 UTC
Updated2026-11-04 11:17:16 UTC
DescriptionAn 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.

Risk And Classification

Problem Types: CWE-787 | CWE-787 CWE-787 Out-of-bounds write

Vendor Declared Affected Products

SourceVendorProductVersionPlatforms
CNA Apache Software Foundation Apache OpenOffice affected 4.1.16 semver Not specified

References

ReferenceSourceLinkTags
lists.apache.org/thread.html/xw6x0y35f3qlk4pqsc1pf0sv7481yvlk [email protected] lists.apache.org
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Vendor Comments And Credit

Discovery Credit

CNA: Yukihiro Nakamura (en)

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