SB2017061620 - Heap-based buffer overflow in libreoffice (Alpine package)

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SB2017061620 - Heap-based buffer overflow in libreoffice (Alpine package)

Published: June 16, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017061620
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-10327)

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber


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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing EMF files with bitmap data preceded by a header and a field with in that header which states the offset from the start of the header to the bitmap data. A remote attacker cat embed a malicious EMF file into Office document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References