CVE-2007-4251

Description

OpenOffice.org (OOo) 2.2 does not properly handle files with multiple extensions, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

4.3

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.68% Top 30%

Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/475534/100/0/threaded	mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35806	vdb entry
http://osvdb.org/46766	vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018544	vdb entry
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3004	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4251?: CVE-2007-4251 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-4251?: To fix CVE-2007-4251, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2007-4251 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2007-4251 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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