CVE-2008-0668 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 11 Feb 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted XLS file in Gnumeric, exploiting an integer overflow vulnerability.

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-2008-0668?

CVE-2008-0668 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Feb 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

The excel_read_HLINK function in plugins/excel/ms-excel-read.c in Gnome Office Gnumeric before 1.8.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XLS file containing XLS HLINK opcodes, possibly because of an integer signedness error that leads to an integer overflow. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0668?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gnome Gnumeric.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0668?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2008-0668 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0668 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-0668, DSA-1546-1, GHSA-ff87-x3fm-p744.