CVE-2008-2152 describes an integer overflow vulnerability in the rtl_allocateMemory function within OpenOffice.org versions 2.0 through 2.4. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting a malicious file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is considered critical due to its network-based attack vector, medium attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice.org:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice.org:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice.org:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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 overflow possible on allocation
Jun 10, 2008Different kinds of manipulated files may lead to heap overflows and arbitrary code execution
Different kinds of manipulated files may lead to heap overflows and arbitrary code execution
Different kinds of manipulated files may lead to heap overflows and arbitrary code execution
Different kinds of manipulated files may lead to heap overflows and arbitrary code execution