Intrusion Prevention

OpenOffice.CSV.File.DoS

Description

This indicates an attack attempt against a DoS vulnerability in OpenOffice.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles
a malicious ".csv" file. It allows a remote attacker to crash OpenOffice.

Affected Products

OpenOffice OpenOffice 3.1.1

Impact

Denial of service

Recommended Actions

Upgrade to the latest version, available from the Web site.
http://www.openoffice.org/