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Vulnerability record · CVE-2026-59268 · published 4 November 2026

CVE-2026-59268: Apache openoffice out-of-bounds write vulnerability

Apache · Openoffice

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.

7.3 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.21% · top 88.7% CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds write
7.3CVSS 3.1 base score
0.21%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References
5 Nov 2026Last modified by NVD

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.

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/xw6x0y35f3qlk4pqsc1pf0sv7481yvlk Mailing ListVendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/11/03/24 Mailing ListThird Party Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2026-59268), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-11-11). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.