CVE-2008-2238 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted EMF file in OpenOffice.org, leading to heap-based buffer overflow.
- 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-2008-2238?
CVE-2008-2238 is a critical 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
Multiple integer overflows in OpenOffice.org (OOo) 2.x before 2.4.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted EMR records in an EMF file associated with a StarOffice/StarSuite document, which trigger a heap-based buffer overflow.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2238?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Openoffice Openoffice.org.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2238?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2008-2238 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2238 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3vwc-vg65-rpwm.