Release DateMar 09, 2010 |
Severitycritical |
ImpactSystem Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems. |
DescriptionThis indicates an attack attempt against a buffer overflow vulnerability in OpenOffice Word.The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a malicious .doc file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending a crafted .doc file. |
Affected ProductsOpenOffice.org (OOo) before 3.2 |
Recommended ActionsUpgrade to latest version 3.2. |
Coverage IPS
VCM |
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)CVE-2009-3301 |
Reference/shttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38218 (BugTraq) |