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High · 7.3 CVE-2026-59268 EUVD-2026-116873GHSA-7v5j-xj9w-232m

Apache OpenOffice: Heap out-of-bounds write in WW8 PLCF reader

Published Nov 4, 2026 · Updated Nov 5, 2026 · Assigned by apache

Description

An out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in Apache OpenOffice versions through 4.1.16 could allow an attacker to craft a Microsoft Word document that would crash the program, or otherwise corrupt other memory areas.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.17, which fixes this issue.

Affected products

VendorProductAffectedFixed
Apache Software Foundation Apache OpenOffice ≤ 4.1.16 —

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