Apache.OpenOffice.dBase.File.Handling.Buffer.Overflow

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This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation OpenOffice.
The vulnerability is due a flaw when opening a crafted DBF file with crafted records. A remote attacker could exploit the vulnerability by enticing an user to open a maliciously crafted openoffice file with the affected software. Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the user.

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Apache Software Foundation OpenOffice 4.1.10 and prior

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apache Software Foundation has not released an advisory or patch regarding this vulnerability.

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2021-10-20 18.182 Default_action:pass:drop
2021-10-12 18.175