CVE-2010-2936 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application via crafted PowerPoint documents exploiting an integer overflow in OpenOffice Impress.

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-2010-2936?

CVE-2010-2936 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Aug 2010. 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 simpress.bin in the Impress module in OpenOffice.org (OOo) 2.x and 3.x before 3.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted polygons in a PowerPoint document that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2936?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Openoffice Openoffice.org.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2936?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2010-2936 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-2936 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mm23-3847-j7q6.

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