CVE-2008-0320 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause a crash by tricking users into opening a malicious OLE file in OpenOffice.org.
- 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-2008-0320?
CVE-2008-0320 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Apr 2008. 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in the OLE importer in OpenOffice.org before 2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an OLE file with a crafted DocumentSummaryInformation stream.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0320?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Openoffice Openoffice.org.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0320?
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-2008-0320 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0320 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-56hf-q7h3-4m8c.