SB2019020105 - Remote code execution in Apache OpenOffice
Published: February 1, 2019 Updated: February 1, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019020105
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-11790)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing malicious input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file with OpenOffice, trigger buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.