HTTP: OpenOffice Word Document Table Parsing Integer Underflow

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the OpenOffice Word document parsing routine. A successful attack can lead to an integer underflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the client.

Extended Description

OpenOffice is prone to multiple remote heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerabilities because of errors in processing certain files. Remote attackers can exploit these issues by enticing victims into opening maliciously crafted files. Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in a denial of service. The issues affect OpenOffice 3.1. NOTE: These issues may be related to the issues described in BID 36186 (OpenOffice Prior to 3.1.1 Multiple Unspecified Security Vulnerabilities). We will update this BID when more information becomes available.

Affected Products

Debian linux

References

BugTraq: 36200

CVE: CVE-2009-0200

Short Name

HTTP:STC:DL:OO-WORD-TABLE

Severity

Major

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: OpenOffice Word Document Table Parsing Integer Underflow

Extended Description

Affected Products

References

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