How severe is CVE-2006-3117?

CVE-2006-3117 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-3117 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-3117?

CVE-2006-3117 primarily affects Openoffice. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3117?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-3117 published?

CVE-2006-3117 was published on 2006-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-3117

CVE-2006-3117 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openoffice with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Openoffice
Published: 2006-06-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in OpenOffice.org (aka StarOffice) 1.1.x up to 1.1.5 and 2.0.x before 2.0.3 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OpenOffice XML document that is not properly handled by (1) Calc, (2) Draw, (3) Impress, (4) Math, or (5) Writer, aka "File Format / Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3117?: Heap-based buffer overflow in OpenOffice.org (aka StarOffice) 1.1.x up to 1.1.5 and 2.0.x before 2.0.3 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OpenOffice XML document that is not properly handled by (1) Calc, (2) Draw, (3) Impress, (4) Math, or (5) Writer, aka "File Format / Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2006-3117?: CVE-2006-3117 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-3117 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3117?: CVE-2006-3117 primarily affects Openoffice. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3117?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-3117 published?: CVE-2006-3117 was published on 2006-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice:1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:staroffice:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:staroffice:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:staroffice:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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