CVE-2010-0395
Security vulnerability in OpenOffice.org related to python scripting
- Synopsis: A security vulnerability in OpenOffice.org, related to python scripting, may lead to unexpected code execution.
- State: Resolved
1. Impact
A security vulnerability in OpenOffice.org, related to python scripting, might lead to unexpected code execution when using the built-in scripting IDE for exploring the python code.
2. Affected releases
- All versions of OpenOffice.org prior to version 3.2.1
- All versions of OpenOffice.org 2
Note: Earlier versions of OpenOffice.org are no longer supported and will not be evaluated regarding this issue.
3. Symptoms
There are no predictable symptoms that would indicate this issue has occurred.
4. Relief/Workaround
As a workaround, do not inspect python code from non-trustworthy documents with the built-in scripting IDE and its dialogs.
5. Resolution
This issue is addressed in the following release: OpenOffice.org 3.2.1
6. Comments
OpenOffice.org acknowledges with thanks, Marc Schoenefeld from Red Hat Security Response Team.
