CVE-2007-0238 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 21 Mar 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious StarCalc document with a long note.

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-2007-0238?

CVE-2007-0238 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in filter\starcalc\scflt.cxx in the StarCalc parser in OpenOffice.org (OOo) Office Suite before 2.2, and 1.x before 1.1.5 Patch, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a document with a long Note.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0238?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Openoffice Openoffice.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0238?

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-2007-0238 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-0238 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6798-2hm2-f9xc.