CVE-2007-1466
6.8 · MEDIUMInteger overflow in the WP6GeneralTextPacket::_readContents function in WordPerfect Document importer/exporter (libwpd) before 0.8.9 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of servi…
Overview
CVE-2007-1466 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting sourceforge wordperfect_document_importer-exporter. It was published on March 16, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical description
Integer overflow in the WP6GeneralTextPacket::_readContents function in WordPerfect Document importer/exporter (libwpd) before 0.8.9 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted WordPerfect file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-0002.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sourceforge. Update wordperfect_document_importer-exporter to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| sourceforge | wordperfect_document_importer-exporter | 0 | Affected |
References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2007-1466?
CVE-2007-1466 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting sourceforge wordperfect_document_importer-exporter. It was published on March 16, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2007-1466?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-1466?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sourceforge. Update wordperfect_document_importer-exporter to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-1466?
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