SB2017040704 - Remote code execution in libstaroffice



SB2017040704 - Remote code execution in libstaroffice

Published: April 7, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017040704
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9432)

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

The weakness exists in the DatabaseName::read function in lib/StarWriterStruct.cxx due to out-of-bounds write. A remote attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.