CVE-2006-5870
Multiple integer overflows in OpenOffice.org (OOo) 2.0.4 and earlier, and possibly other versions...
Multiple integer overflows in OpenOffice.org (OOo) 2.0.4 and earlier, and possibly other versions before 2.1.0; and StarOffice 6 through 8; allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (a) WMF or (b) EMF file that triggers heap-based buffer overflows in (1) wmf/winwmf.cxx, during processing of META_ESCAPE records; and wmf/enhwmf.cxx, during processing of (2) EMR_POLYPOLYGON and (3) EMR_POLYPOLYGON16 records.
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
9.3
Multiple integer overflows in OpenOffice.org (OOo) 2.0.4 and earlier, and possibly other versions before 2.1.0; and StarOffice 6 through 8; allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (a) WMF or (b) EMF file that triggers heap-based buffer overflows in (1) wmf/winwmf.cxx, during processing of META_ESCAPE records; and wmf/enhwmf.cxx, during processing of (2) EMR_POLYPOLYGON and (3) EMR_POLYPOLYGON16 records.
- Record
CVE-2006-5870- CVSS 2.0
- 9.3 High
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Weakness
- CWE-189
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
Multiple integer overflows in OpenOffice.org (OOo) 2.0.4 and earlier, and possibly other versions before 2.1.0; and StarOffice 6 through 8; allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (a) WMF or (b) EMF file that triggers heap-based buffer overflows in (1) wmf/winwmf.cxx, during processing of META_ESCAPE records; and wmf/enhwmf.cxx, during processing of (2) EMR_POLYPOLYGON and (3) EMR_POLYPOLYGON16 records.
- Record
CVE-2006-5870- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2006-5854 No score
Multiple integer overflows in OpenOffice.org (OOo) 2.0.4 and earlier, and possibly other versions before 2.1.0; and StarOffice 6 through 8; allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (a) WMF or (b) EMF file that triggers heap-based buffer overflows in (1) wmf/winwmf.cxx, during processing of META_ESCAPE records; and wmf/enhwmf.cxx, during processing of (2) EMR_POLYPOLYGON and (3) EMR_POLYPOLYGON16 records.
- Record
EUVD-2006-5854- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-564p-qwx9-wr9r No score
Multiple integer overflows in OpenOffice.org (OOo) 2.0.4 and earlier, and possibly other versions...
Multiple integer overflows in OpenOffice.org (OOo) 2.0.4 and earlier, and possibly other versions before 2.1.0; and StarOffice 6 through 8; allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (a) WMF or (b) EMF file that triggers heap-based buffer overflows in (1) wmf/winwmf.cxx, during processing of META_ESCAPE records; and wmf/enhwmf.cxx, during processing of (2) EMR_POLYPOLYGON and (3) EMR_POLYPOLYGON16 records.
- Record
GHSA-564p-qwx9-wr9r- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
openoffice.orgDebian:3.1 |
before 1.1.3-9sarge4, plus listed versions 1.1.3-91.1.3-9sarge11.1.3-9sarge21.1.3-9sarge3 |
1.1.3-9sarge4 |
openoffice.orgRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 | 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 |
openoffice.org-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 | 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 |
openoffice.org-i18nRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 | 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 |
openoffice.org-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 | 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 |
openoffice.orgRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 | 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 |
openoffice.org-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 | 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 |
openoffice.org-i18nRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 | 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 |
openoffice.org-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 | 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 |
openoffice.orgRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 | 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
openoffice.org-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 | 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 |
openoffice.org-i18nRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 | 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 |
openoffice.org-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 | 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 |
openoffice.orgRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 | 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 |
openoffice.org-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 | 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 |
openoffice.org-i18nRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 | 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 |
openoffice.org-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 | 0:1.1.2-35.2.0.EL3 |
openoffice.orgRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 | 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 |
openoffice.org-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 | 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 |
openoffice.org-i18nRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 | 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 |
openoffice.org-kdeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 | 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 |
openoffice.org-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 | 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 |
openoffice.orgRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 | 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 |
openoffice.org-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 | 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 |
openoffice.org-i18nRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 | 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 |
openoffice.org-kdeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 | 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 |
openoffice.org-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 | 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 |
openoffice.orgRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 | 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 |
openoffice.org-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 | 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 |
openoffice.org-i18nRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 | 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 |
openoffice.org-kdeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 | 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 |
openoffice.org-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 | 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 |
openoffice.orgRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 | 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 |
openoffice.org-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 | 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 |
openoffice.org-i18nRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 | 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 |
openoffice.org-kdeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 | 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 |
openoffice.org-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 | 0:1.1.5-6.6.0.EL4 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2006-5870 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 9.3) in Openoffice, published December 31, 2006. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 8.51%, the 95th percentile. Fixed in openoffice.org 1.1.3-9sarge4.
References
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9145
openoffice.org/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=70042
secunia.com/advisories/23683
ngssoftware.com/advisories/high-risk-vulnerabilities-in-the-staroffice-suite
secunia.com/advisories/23682
osvdb.org/32611
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securityfocus.com/archive/1/455943/100/0/threaded
secunia.com/advisories/23920
secunia.com/advisories/23600
ubuntu.com/usn/usn-406-1
kb.cert.org/vuls/id/220288
secunia.com/advisories/23612
sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102735-1
lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2007-Jan/0001.html
archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2007-q1/0002.htmly
secunia.com/advisories/23711
security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200701-07.xml
osvdb.org/32610
vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0031
secunia.com/advisories/23712
securityfocus.com/archive/1/455947/100/0/threaded
secunia.com/advisories/23616
redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0001.html
fedoranews.org/cms/node/2344
issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-905
openoffice.org/nonav/issues/showattachment.cgi/39509/alloc.overflows.wmf.patch
securityfocus.com/archive/1/455954/100/0/threaded
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8280
secunia.com/advisories/23620
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31257
secunia.com/advisories/23549
vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0059
securityfocus.com/archive/1/455964/100/0/threaded
securityfocus.com/archive/1/456271/100/100/threaded
debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1246
mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:006
securitytracker.com/id?1017466
secunia.com/advisories/23762
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-5870
github.com/advisories/GHSA-564p-qwx9-wr9r
access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0001
redhat.com/security/updates/classification
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=217347
security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2007/rhsa-2007_0001.json
access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2006-5870
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1618229
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2006-5870