PDF File Parsing Heap based Buffer-Overflow-Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
An unchecked memory access in the PDF import code of Apache OpenOffice versions up to 4.1.16 on allows a crafted PDF to execute an out-of-bounds memory write. This could crash the program or cause memory corruption.
Severity: Important
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.
