CVE-2007-1466 Integer overflow in n/a
A crafted WordPerfect file can trigger an integer overflow in libwpd, causing a crash or potential code execution when opened by a user.
- 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-2007-1466?
CVE-2007-1466 is a medium-severity 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
Integer overflow in the WP6GeneralTextPacket::_readContents function in WordPerfect Document importer/exporter (libwpd) before 0.8.9 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted WordPerfect file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-0002.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1466?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sourceforge Wordperfect Document Importer-Exporter.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1466?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2007-1466 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-1466 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-1466, GHSA-mc39-g53r-8cq4.