Buffer overflow in antiword - CVE-2014-8123

Description

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

External links

• 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