CVE-2016-1513 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service in Apache OpenOffice Impress via crafted presentation files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-1513?
CVE-2016-1513 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apache Openoffice, published on 5 Aug 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The Impress tool in Apache OpenOffice 4.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read or write) or execute arbitrary code via crafted MetaActions in an (1) ODP or (2) OTP file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1513?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apache Openoffice.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1513?
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-2016-1513 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1513 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apache Openoffice
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2016-1513, DLA-591-1, GHSA-f753-7547-p2rj.