CVE-2026-59268

Apache OpenOffice: Heap out-of-bounds write in WW8 PLCF reader

Published Nov 4, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.3 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
An out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in Apache OpenOffice versions through 4.1.16 could allow an attacker to craft a Microsoft Word document that would crash the program, or otherwise corrupt other memory areas.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.17, which fixes this issue.

Remediation

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Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Apache
Apache openoffice
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:apache:openoffice:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Apache
Apache openoffice
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description An out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in Apache OpenOffice versions through 4.1.16 could allow an attacker to craft a Microsoft Word document that would crash the program, or otherwise corrupt other memory areas. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.17, which fixes this issue.
Title Apache OpenOffice: Heap out-of-bounds write in WW8 PLCF reader
Weaknesses CWE-787
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Nov 5, 2026, 4:55 AM
Reserved
Jul 4, 2026, 3:41 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Nov 4, 2026, 11:17 AM
Modified
Nov 5, 2026, 3:59 PM