OpenOffice '.slk' File NULL Pointer Dereference Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
BID:37857
Info
OpenOffice '.slk' File NULL Pointer Dereference Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 37857 |
| Class: | Boundary Condition Error |
| CVE: | |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Jan 19 2010 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Jan 19 2010 12:00AM |
| Credit: | Hellcode Research |
| Vulnerable: |
OpenOffice OpenOffice 3.1.1 OpenOffice OpenOffice 3.1 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
OpenOffice '.slk' File NULL Pointer Dereference Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
OpenOffice is prone to a remote denial-of-service vulnerability caused by a NULL-pointer dereference.
Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting victim to open a specially crafted '.slk' file.
Successful exploits will cause the application to crash, denying service to legitimate users. Given the nature of this issue, attackers may also be able to run arbitrary code, but this has not been confirmed.
OpenOffice 3.1.0 and 3.1.1 are vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
OpenOffice is prone to a remote denial-of-service vulnerability caused by a NULL-pointer dereference.
Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting victim to open a specially crafted '.slk' file.
Successful exploits will cause the application to crash, denying service to legitimate users. Given the nature of this issue, attackers may also be able to run arbitrary code, but this has not been confirmed.
OpenOffice 3.1.0 and 3.1.1 are vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Solution / Fix
OpenOffice '.slk' File NULL Pointer Dereference Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].