CVE-2026-6040
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Heap Use-After-Free in LibreOffice ODF Number Format Handling

Publication date: 2026-06-15

Last updated on: 2026-06-15

Assigner: Document Foundation, The

Description
A heap use-after-free existed when importing the blank-width characters of an ODF number format. A position value read from the document was not checked against the length of the format-code string, so a malformed number format could be processed against memory outside that string. In fixed versions the position is bounds-checked before use.
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Published
2026-06-15
Last Modified
2026-06-15
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2026-06-16
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2026-06-15
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documentfoundation libreoffice *
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CWE-416 The product reuses or references memory after it has been freed. At some point afterward, the memory may be allocated again and saved in another pointer, while the original pointer references a location somewhere within the new allocation. Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer.
CWE-787 The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a heap use-after-free issue that occurs when importing blank-width characters in an ODF number format. Specifically, a position value read from the document was not properly checked against the length of the format-code string. As a result, a malformed number format could cause the program to access memory outside the intended string, leading to potential memory corruption. The issue has been fixed by adding bounds checking on the position value before it is used.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can lead to memory corruption due to accessing memory outside the intended bounds. Such memory corruption can cause crashes, unexpected behavior, or potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges. The CVSS score of 5.4 indicates a moderate severity with local attack vector and low complexity, requiring user interaction.

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