CVE-2006-2199 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can escape the Java sandbox and execute unauthorized code by tricking users into opening malicious OpenOffice documents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2006-2199?
CVE-2006-2199 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jun 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Unspecified vulnerability in Java Applets in OpenOffice.org 1.1.x (aka StarOffice) up to 1.1.5 and 2.0.x before 2.0.3 allows user-assisted attackers to escape the Java sandbox and conduct unauthorized activities via certain applets in OpenOffice documents.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2199?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Openoffice Openoffice, Sun Staroffice.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2199?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2006-2199 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-2199 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m4r2-74mm-gqm4.