KOffice KWord RTF importer buffer overflow
| koffice-kword-rtf-importer-bo (22562) |  High Risk |
Description:
KOffice is vulnerable to a heap-based overflow. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted RTF file which, when it is opened by the victim, would cause a heap-based overflow and allow arbitrary code execution.
Platforms Affected:
- Canonical, Ubuntu 5.04
- Debian, Debian Linux 3.1
- Gentoo, Linux
- KDE, KOffice 1.2.0 - 1.4.1
- MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux 2006 X86_64
- MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux 2006
- MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux LE2005
- MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux LE2005 X86_64
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch, as listed in the KDE Security Advisory 20051011-1. See References.
For Debian GNU/Linux:
Refer to DSA-872-1 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
For Gentoo Linux:
Refer to Gentoo Linux Security Announcement GLSA 2005-10-12 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
For Ubuntu Linux:
Refer to USN-202-1 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- KDE Security Advisory 20051011-1, KWord RTF import buffer overflow at http://www.koffice.org/security/advisory-20051011-1.txt.
- KOffice Web site, The KOffice Project - KOffice - Integrated Office Suite at http://www.koffice.org/.
- BID-15060: KDE KOffice KWord RTF Import Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2005-2971: Heap-based buffer overflow in the KWord RTF importer for KOffice 1.2.0 through 1.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF file.
- DSA-872: koffice -- buffer overflow
- GLSA-200510-12: KOffice, KWord: RTF import buffer overflow
- MDKSA-2005:185: Updated koffice packages fix KWord RTF import overflow vulnerability
- SA17145: KOffice KWord RTF Importer Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- SECTRACK ID: 1015035: KDE KWord Buffer Overflow in Importing RTF Files May Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
- SUSE-SR:2005:025: SUSE Security Summary Report
- USN-202-1: KOffice vulnerability
Reported:
Oct 11, 2005
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