CVE-2018-11790 Integer overflow in Apache OpenOffice
An integer overflow in Apache OpenOffice during document loading can cause a denial of service when processing files with non-standard line terminations.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2018-11790?
CVE-2018-11790 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Openoffice, published on 31 Jan 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
When loading a document with Apache Open Office 4.1.5 and earlier with smaller end line termination than the operating system uses, the defect occurs. In this case OpenOffice runs into an Arithmetic Overflow at a string length calculation.
Weakness: CWE-682
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-11790?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apache Openoffice, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11790?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2018-11790 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-11790 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apache Openoffice
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2018-11790, GHSA-jv89-hcw9-2wwr, UBUNTU-CVE-2018-11790.