CVE-2008-0320 describes a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the OLE importer of OpenOffice.org versions prior to 2.4. This critical flaw, with a CVSS score of 9.3, allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service and potentially execute arbitrary code by supplying a specially crafted OLE file containing a malicious DocumentSummaryInformation stream. While not currently on the KEV catalog or experiencing active exploitation, a Metasploit module exists, indicating readily available exploit code. Despite its high EPSS and FAUCET Risk Score, there is no recorded community discussion or media coverage surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.3.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice.org:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice.org:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice.org:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice.org:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice.org:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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openoffice.org: OLE files parsing heap overflows
Apr 17, 2008Manipulated OLE files can lead to heap overflows and arbitrary code execution
Manipulated OLE files can lead to heap overflows and arbitrary code execution
Manipulated OLE files can lead to heap overflows and arbitrary code execution
Manipulated OLE files can lead to heap overflows and arbitrary code execution