Heap Buffer Overflow in DXF LWPOLYLINE import could cause memory corruption
Description
A crafted DXF document causes a heap buffer overflow in Draw in Apache OpenOffice 4.1.16 and earlier. This could cause a crash or otherwise a corruption of memory areas.
Severity: Medium
There are no known exploits of this vulnerability.
Thanks to the reporters for discovering this issue.
Vendor: The Apache Software Foundation
Versions Affected
All Apache OpenOffice versions 4.1.16 and older are affected. OpenOffice.org versions may also be affected.
Mitigation
Install Apache OpenOffice 4.1.17 for the latest maintenance and cumulative security fixes. Use the Apache OpenOffice download page.
Acknowledgements
The Apache OpenOffice Security Team would like to thank an anonymous person working with TrendAI Zero Day Initiative for discovering and reporting this issue.
Further Information
For additional information and assistance, consult the Apache OpenOffice Community Forums or make requests to the users@openoffice.apache.org public mailing list.
The latest information on Apache OpenOffice security bulletins can be found at the Bulletin Archive page.
