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Apache OpenOffice flaws in handling crafted documents

Free office program: opening a rigged document can get your PC hacked.

Summary

Opening a crafted document in Apache OpenOffice 4.1.16 or earlier can crash the program, corrupt memory, expose files on the PC, or run other code. Every user of those versions is affected.

Affected when

  • Opening a crafted document

What to do

Update to OpenOffice 4.1.17. Until then, do not open documents from unknown sources.

Products and platforms

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
  • Apache OpenOffice

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