CVE-2026-59267
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Heap Buffer Overflow in Apache OpenOffice Draw via Crafted DXF File

Publication date: 2026-11-04

Last updated on: 2026-11-04

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description
A crafted DXF document causes a heap buffer overflow in Draw in Apache OpenOffice 4.1.16 and earlier. This could cause a crash or otherwise a corruption of memory areas. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.17, which fixes this issue.

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Published
2026-11-04
Last Modified
2026-11-04
Generated
2026-11-04
AI Q&A
2026-11-04
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-59267
EUVD
EUVD-2026-116882

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Apache Software Foundation Apache OpenOffice 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-122 A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc().

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a heap buffer overflow in Apache OpenOffice's Draw component triggered by a specially crafted DXF document. It can lead to application crashes or memory corruption.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves a crafted DXF document causing heap buffer overflow in Apache OpenOffice. Detection requires checking for suspicious DXF files or unusual memory usage patterns during OpenOffice operations. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability may cause OpenOffice to crash or corrupt memory when opening a malicious DXF file. This could lead to data loss or potential arbitrary code execution depending on system configuration.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Apache OpenOffice to version 4.1.17 or later to fix the heap buffer overflow issue in Draw. Remove or restrict access to untrusted DXF files until the update is applied.

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