CVE-2007-0238

CVE-2007-0238 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Openoffice with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in filter\starcalc\scflt.cxx in the StarCalc parser in OpenOffice.org (OOo) Office Suite before 2.2, and 1.x before 1.1.5 Patch, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a document with a long Note.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0238?
Stack-based buffer overflow in filter\starcalc\scflt.cxx in the StarCalc parser in OpenOffice.org (OOo) Office Suite before 2.2, and 1.x before 1.1.5 Patch, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a document with a long Note.
How severe is CVE-2007-0238?
CVE-2007-0238 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-0238 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0238?
CVE-2007-0238 affects Openoffice. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0238?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-0238 published?
CVE-2007-0238 was published on 2007-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

More vulnerabilities in Openoffice

All CVEs affecting Openoffice →

Other CWE-119 (Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer) vulnerabilities

Browse all CWE-119 (Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer) vulnerabilities →