OpenOffice 2.4.1 rtl_allocateMemory numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in OpenOffice 2.4.1. Affected by this issue is the function rtl_allocateMemory. The manipulation leads to numeric error. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-3282. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenOffice 2.4.1 (Office Suite Software). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function rtl_allocateMemory. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-189. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Integer overflow in the rtl_allocateMemory function in sal/rtl/source/alloc_global.c in the memory allocator in OpenOffice.org (OOo) 2.4.1, on 64-bit platforms, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, related to a "numeric truncation error," a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-2152.

The bug was discovered 07/14/2008. The weakness was disclosed 08/29/2008 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at redhat.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2008-3282 since 07/24/2008. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 46 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 34143 (Fedora 9 : openoffice.org-2.4.1-17.6.fc9 (2008-7680)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 117255 (CentOS Security Update for OpenOffice.org (CESA-2008:0835)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 1 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (44742), Tenable (34143), SecurityFocus (BID 30866†), OSVDB (47880†) and Secunia (SA31640†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.2

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 34143
Nessus Name: Fedora 9 : openoffice.org-2.4.1-17.6.fc9 (2008-7680)
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OpenVAS ID: 860130
OpenVAS Name: Family Connections argv[1] Parameter Remote Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability
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Recommended: Upgrade
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07/24/2008 +10 days 🔍
08/27/2008 +34 days 🔍
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03/17/2015 +2379 days 🔍
05/26/2025 +3723 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: redhat.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-3282 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-3282
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-43847

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X-Force: 44742
SecurityFocus: 30866 - OpenOffice 'rtl_allocateMemory()' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Secunia: 31640 - OpenOffice "rtl_allocateMemory()" Truncation Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 47880 - OpenOffice - 'rtl_allocateMemory()' Remote Code Execution Issue
SecurityTracker: 1020764
Vulnerability Center: 19347 - OpenOffice.org 2.4.1 on 64-bit Platforms Remote DoS or Code Execution via a Crafted Document, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2008-2449

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 05/26/2025 09:10
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (83), 08/16/2019 10:15 (5), 01/17/2025 18:00 (37), 05/26/2025 09:10 (2)
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