HTTP: OpenOffice TIFF File Parsing Integer Overflow

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in OpenOffice TIFF File Parsing Library. A successful attack could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system. Failed exploit attempts could result in a denial of service condition.

Extended Description

OpenOffice is prone to multiple remote integer-overflow vulnerabilities because the application fails to bounds-check user-supplied data before copying it into an insufficiently sized buffer. Remote attackers may exploit these issues by enticing victims into opening maliciously crafted TIFF files. An attacker can exploit these issues to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial of service.

Affected Products

Debian linux

References

BugTraq: 25690

CVE: CVE-2007-2834

Short Name

HTTP:STC:DL:OPENOFFICE-TIFF-OF

Severity

Major

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: OpenOffice TIFF File Parsing Integer Overflow

Extended Description

Affected Products

References

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