CVE-2007-0239 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in crafted documents, requiring user interaction to open the file.

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-2007-0239?

CVE-2007-0239 is a critical command injection 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

OpenOffice.org (OOo) Office Suite allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a prepared link in a crafted document.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0239?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Openoffice Openoffice.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0239?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2007-0239 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-0239 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rm66-mcp2-mm7m.

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