CVE-2017-7882 Memory corruption in n/a
An out-of-bounds write in LibreOffice's HWP filter allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious document.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-7882?
CVE-2017-7882 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Libreoffice Libreoffice, published on 15 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
LibreOffice before 2017-03-14 has an out-of-bounds write related to the HWPFile::TagsRead function in hwpfilter/source/hwpfile.cxx.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7882?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libreoffice Libreoffice.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7882?
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-2017-7882 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7882 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Libreoffice Libreoffice
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h5pc-f7x5-jjj2.