CVE-2007-0002 Memory corruption in n/a
Heap-based buffer overflows in libwpd allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted WordPerfect files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2007-0002?
CVE-2007-0002 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Mar 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in WordPerfect Document importer/exporter (libwpd) before 0.8.9 allow user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted WordPerfect file in which values to loop counters are not properly handled in the (1) WP3TablesGroup::_readContents and (2) WP5DefinitionGroup_DefineTablesSubGroup::WP5DefinitionGroup_DefineTablesSubGroup functions. NOTE: the integer overflow has been split into CVE-2007-1466.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0002?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libwpd Libwpd Library.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0002?
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-2007-0002 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-0002 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-0002, DSA-1268-1, GHSA-9573-76hf-6vg6.