CVE-2011-2685 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Lotus Word Pro file in LibreOffice.
- 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-2011-2685?
CVE-2011-2685 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Libreoffice Libreoffice, published on 21 Jul 2011. 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Lotus Word Pro import filter in LibreOffice before 3.3.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .lwp file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2685?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libreoffice Libreoffice.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2685?
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-2011-2685 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2685 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Libreoffice Libreoffice
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2011-2685, DSA-2275-1, GHSA-6mj6-f4j4-fwcx.