CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-12608

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in the DOC file parser in Apache OpenOffice Writer before version 4.1.4, specifically in the ImportOldFormatStyles function, allows attackers to craft malicious documents that cause application crashes and potentially enable arbitrary code execution.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be exposed to attacks leading to system crashes and potential execution of unauthorized code, which could result in data loss or security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Apache OpenOffice to version 4.1.4 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

A vulnerability in Apache OpenOffice Writer DOC file parser before 4.1.4, and specifically in ImportOldFormatStyles, allows attackers to craft malicious documents that cause denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS