SB2014120513 - Buffer overflow in Antiword

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-8123)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing certain files in bGetPPS() function in wordole.c. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.

References

• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/01/4
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/02/1
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71386