Description
Buffer overflow in the bGetPPS function in wordole.c in Antiword 0.37 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted document.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | antiword | 0.37-5 | — |
| Debian 13 | antiword | 0.37-5 | — |
| Debian 12 | antiword | 0.37-5 | — |
Alpine
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.24 | antiword | 0.37-r3 | — |
| Alpine v3.23 | antiword | 0.37-r3 | — |
| Alpine v3.22 | antiword | 0.37-r3 | — |
| Alpine v3.21 | antiword | 0.37-r3 | — |
| Alpine v3.20 | antiword | 0.37-r3 | — |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.19 | antiword | 0.37-r3 | — |
| Alpine v3.18 | antiword | 0.37-r3 | — |
| Alpine v3.17 | antiword | 0.37-r3 | — |
References
- 71386 vdb-entry
- [oss-security] 20141201 Buffer overflow in antiword 0.37 mailing-list
- [oss-security] 20141202 Re: Buffer overflow in antiword 0.37 mailing-list