OpenOffice is prone to multiple remote memory-corruption vulnerabilities because of errors in processing certain files.
Credit:
The information has been provided by Tielei Wang via Secunia SVCRP, Kestutis Gudinavicius and Sven Jacobis.
The original article can be found at: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53570
Remote attackers can exploit these issues by enticing victims into opening maliciously crafted files. Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in a denial of service.
Vendor Status:
Open Office had issued an update for this vulnerability