Description
The ole_init function in ole.c in catdoc 0.95 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer underflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file, i.e., data is written to memory addresses before the beginning of the tmpBuf buffer.
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 | catdoc | 1:0.95-3 | — |
| Debian 13 | catdoc | 1:0.95-3 | — |
| Debian 12 | catdoc | 1:0.95-3 | — |
| Debian 9 | catdoc | 1:0.94.3~git20160113.dbc9ec6+dfsg-1+deb9u1 | DSA-3917-1 |
| Debian 8 | catdoc | 0.94.4-1.1+deb8u1 | DSA-3917-1 |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 7 | catdoc | 0.94.4-1.1+deb7u1 | DLA-1037-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | catdoc | 1:0.94.3~git20160113.dbc9ec6+dfsg-1+deb9u1build0.16.04.1 | — |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | catdoc | 0.94.4-1.1+deb8u1build0.14.04.1 | — |
Advisories 2
- DSA-3917-1 catdoc - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-1037-1 catdoc - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026