Apache OpenOffice 2.2.1 RTF Document memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Apache OpenOffice 2.2.1. The affected element is an unknown function of the component RTF Document Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2007-0245. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache OpenOffice 2.2.1 (Office Suite Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component RTF Document Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Heap-based buffer overflow in OpenOffice.org (OOo) 2.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a RTF file with a crafted prtdata tag with a length parameter inconsistency, which causes vtable entries to be overwritten.

The weakness was published 06/13/2007 by John Heasman (Website). The advisory is available at ngssoftware.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2007-0245 since 01/16/2007. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 67513 (Oracle Linux 3 / 4 : openoffice.org (ELSA-2007-0406)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Oracle Linux Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 156111 (Oracle Enterprise Linux Update for OpenOffice.org (ELSA-2007-0406)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (34843), Tenable (67513), SecurityFocus (BID 24450†), OSVDB (35378†) and Secunia (SA26476†). Similar entries are available at VDB-3139 and VDB-3140. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 67513
Nessus Name: Oracle Linux 3 / 4 : openoffice.org (ELSA-2007-0406)
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OpenVAS ID: 58354
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1307-1 (openoffice.org)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: ngssoftware.com
Researcher: John Heasman
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2007-0245 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-0245
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-3130

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X-Force: 34843 - OpenOffice.org RTF files buffer overflow, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 24450 - OpenOffice RTF File Parser Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 26476 - rPath update for openoffice.org, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 35378 - OpenOffice.org (OOo) RTF File Parsing prtdata Tag Overflow
SecurityTracker: 1018239
Vupen: ADV-2007-2229

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2007 19:38
Updated: 06/14/2025 15:33
Changes: 06/18/2007 19:38 (86), 04/24/2019 12:21 (5), 06/14/2025 15:33 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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