Use-after free" fixed in expat >= 2.4.9
Fixed in Apache OpenOffice 4.1.15
Description
In libexpat through 2.4.9, there is a use-after free caused by overeager destruction of a shared DTD in XML_ExternalEntityParserCreate in out-of-memory situations.
Severity: Moderate
There are no known exploits of this vulnerability.
A proof-of-concept demonstration does not exist.
Thanks to the reporter for discovering this issue.
Vendor: The Apache Software Foundation
Versions Affected
All Apache OpenOffice versions 4.1.14 and older are affected.
OpenOffice.org versions may also be affected.
Mitigation
Install Apache OpenOffice 4.1.15 for the latest maintenance and cumulative security fixes. Use the Apache OpenOffice download page.
Acknowledgments
n/a
Further Information
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