CVE-2008-2237 describes a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in OpenOffice.org (OOo) 2.x versions prior to 2.4.2. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by enticing a user to open a specially crafted WMF file embedded within a StarOffice/StarSuite document. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is considered critical, indicating a high potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability with moderate attack complexity. Despite its high severity and the existence of public exploit intelligence tools like Metasploit and Nuclei, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice.org:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 2.4.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice.org:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice.org:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice.org:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice.org:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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 WMF integer overflow
Oct 29, 2008Manipulated WMF files can lead to heap overflows and arbitrary code execution
Manipulated WMF files can lead to heap overflows and arbitrary code execution
Manipulated WMF files can lead to heap overflows and arbitrary code execution
Manipulated WMF files can lead to heap overflows and arbitrary code execution