"Use after free" fixed in expat >= 2.4.9
Fixed in Apache OpenOffice 4.1.14
Description
libexpat before 2.4.9 has a use-after-free in the doContent function in xmlparse.c.
Severity: Moderate
There are no known exploits of this vulnerability.
A proof-of-concept demonstration does not exist.
Vendor: The Apache Software Foundation
Versions Affected
All Apache OpenOffice versions 4.1.13 and older are affected.
OpenOffice.org versions may also be affected.
Mitigation
Install Apache OpenOffice 4.1.14 for the latest maintenance and cumulative security fixes. Use the Apache OpenOffice download page.
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.
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