Description
When loading a document with Apache Open Office 4.1.5 and earlier with smaller end line termination than the operating system uses, the defect occurs. In this case OpenOffice runs into an Arithmetic Overflow at a string length calculation.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache OpenOffice | Apache OpenOffice 4.1.5 and earlier | — |
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 | libreoffice | 1:4.0.3-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | libreoffice | 1:4.0.3-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | libreoffice | 1:4.0.3-1 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | libreoffice | 1:5.1.6~rc2-0ubuntu1~xenial6 | USN-3883-1 |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | libreoffice | 1:4.2.8-0ubuntu5.5 | USN-3883-1 |
Advisories 1
- USN-3883-1 libreoffice vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026