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Vulnerability · CVE-2026-59267

Apache OpenOffice: Heap Buffer Overflow in DXF LWPOLYLINE import could cause memory corruption

Published Nov 4, 2026 · catalog updated Nov 4, 2026 · Apache Software Foundation Apache OpenOffice

Last checked Nov 5, 2026. A connected source was read within the last 7 days.

Open the advisory

Exploitation likelihood is not on this record for CVE-2026-59267. A missing EPSS score is not a low risk. Compare Apache Software Foundation Apache OpenOffice with the linked advisory before you change production.

Gaps on this record

  • No vendor fix or required action is stored. Compare the linked advisory before you change production.
  • EPSS is missing. A missing score is not a low risk.

Same product and reporting

Severity
Medium5.8
Known exploitation
Not in CISA/VulnCheck KEV
EPSS
Not in the current FIRST EPSS dataset
Remediation
Version ranges on file
Affected products
stated Apache OpenOffice · vendor Apache Software Foundation Apache OpenOffice

A crafted DXF document causes a heap buffer overflow in Draw in Apache OpenOffice 4.1.16 and earlier. This could cause a crash or otherwise a corruption of memory areas. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.17, which fixes this issue.

Are you affected?

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The check returns affected, not affected, or incomplete. It does not guess a version that is missing from the record.

  • stated Apache OpenOffice<= 4.1.16
  • vendor Apache Software Foundation Apache OpenOfficeversion unspecified

How to fix CVE-2026-59267

What to do

Three questions, each answered from this record only. Confirm the vendor advisory before you patch.

Should you patch?

Exploitation likelihood is not on this record for CVE-2026-59267. A missing EPSS score is not a low risk. Compare Apache Software Foundation Apache OpenOffice with the linked advisory before you change production.

Which versions are affected?

Compare what you have installed with Apache OpenOffice <= 4.1.16. Compare the installed version with the linked vendor advisory before you change production.

What should an analyst verify?

CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow. EPSS is absent from the current FIRST dataset. There is no CISA KEV listing. No Exploit-DB or Metasploit reference is linked. Use the source links for the original advisory.

Code

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No public source repository is identified for this product.

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. Nov 4, 2026 · CVE.org

    Updated

    A crafted DXF document causes a heap buffer overflow in Draw in Apache OpenOffice 4.1.16 and earlier. This could cause a crash or otherwise a corruption of memory areas. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.17, which fixes this issue.

  2. Nov 4, 2026 · BSI CERT-Bund

    Detected

    CVE-2026-59267 is listed by Apache OpenOffice: Mehrere Schwachstellen.

Sources

  • BSI CERT-BundGovernment advisoryCVE-2026-59267

    Apache OpenOffice: Mehrere Schwachstellen

    wid.cert-bund.de
  • CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-59267

    A crafted DXF document causes a heap buffer overflow in Draw in Apache OpenOffice 4.1.16 and earlier. This could cause a crash or otherwise a corruption of memory areas. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.17, which fixes this issue.

    cve.org
  • Openwall OSS SecurityThreat researchCVE-2026-59267

    Research mention from Openwall OSS Security. Not confirmation of exploitation.

    openwall.com

References

Freshness

Last verified in this catalog Nov 5, 2026. Significant claims (KEV, EPSS, CVSS, affected ranges) come from the source rows above — open the original publisher for the authoritative advisory.

  • CVE.orgNov 4, 2026
  • Openwall OSS SecurityNov 4, 2026
  • BSI CERT-BundNov 4, 2026