CVE-2008-2237 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted WMF 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-2008-2237?
CVE-2008-2237 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Oct 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 OpenOffice.org (OOo) 2.x before 2.4.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted WMF file associated with a StarOffice/StarSuite document.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2237?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Openoffice Openoffice.org.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2237?
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-2008-2237 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2237 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8ggm-c282-f9f5.