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Gentoo: GLSA-200707-02 Normal: OpenOffice.org Buffer Overrides Threat

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Calendar Grey July 2, 2007
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A series of OpenOffice.org security flaws in Gentoo could permit unauthorized code execution; it is strongly advised to apply the latest updates.
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in OpenOffice.org, allowing for the remote execution of arbitrary code.

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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200707-02 https://security.gentoo.org/ Severity: Normal Title: OpenOffice.org: Two buffer overflows Date: July 02, 2007 Bugs: #181773 ID: 200707-02

Synopsis ======= Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in OpenOffice.org, allowing for the remote execution of arbitrary code.
Background ========= OpenOffice.org is an open source office productivity suite, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, drawing, data charting, formula editing, and file conversion facilities.
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