CVE-2015-5212: ODF PRINTER SETTINGS VULNERABILITY
Fixed in Apache OpenOffice 4.1.2
Version 1.0
Announced November 4, 2015
A crafted ODF document can be used to create a buffer that is too small for the amount of data loaded into it, allowing an attacker to cause denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) and possible execution of arbitrary code.
Severity: Important
There are no known exploits of this vulnerabilty.
A proof-of-concept demonstration exists.
Vendor: The Apache Software Foundation
Versions Affected
All Apache OpenOffice versions 4.1.1 and older are affected.
OpenOffice.org versions are also affected.
Mitigation
Apache OpenOffice users are urged to download and install Apache OpenOffice version 4.1.2 or later. Use of in-document control of printer settings is disabled in 4.1.2.
Precautions
Users who do not upgrade to Apache OpenOffice 4.1.2 can disable the vulnerability directly by declining to use printer settings provided as part of ODF Documents:
- In Apache OpenOffice, select the Tools menu Options entry.
- On the Options Load/Save item's General sub-item, remove any check for "Load printer settings with the document".
- Click "OK".
- This setting will apply to all documents loaded thereafter.
Further Information
For additional information and assistance, consult the Apache OpenOffice Community Forums or make requests to the users@openoffice.apache.org public mailing list.
The latest information on Apache OpenOffice security bulletins can be found at the Bulletin Archive page.
Credits
The discoverer of this vulnerability wishes to remain anonymous.
Apache OpenOffice security team thanks Caolán McNamara of Red Hat for
analysis and a repair solution.
