CVE-2006-3117 Memory corruption in n/a
Heap-based buffer overflow in OpenOffice.org allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted XML documents, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- 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-2006-3117?
CVE-2006-3117 is a high-severity memory corruption 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in OpenOffice.org (aka StarOffice) 1.1.x up to 1.1.5 and 2.0.x before 2.0.3 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OpenOffice XML document that is not properly handled by (1) Calc, (2) Draw, (3) Impress, (4) Math, or (5) Writer, aka "File Format / Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3117?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Openoffice Openoffice, Sun Staroffice.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3117?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2006-3117 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-3117 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9hrj-83rp-h2c6.