OpenOffice for Windows 2.3 Novell Edition, security patch

Revision: 2

Distribution Type: Public

http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=Z-4CSDhJC0M~

abstract

This mainly addresses a security vulnerability in OpenOffice which allows the possibility to run arbitrary code using hsqldb.

details

Overview:
Update to Open Office 2.3 to address a security vulnerability along with a few bug fixes.

System Requirements:
Open Office 2.3

Installation:
1) Download the msp file on a Windows machine with the Novell OOo 2.3 installed.
2) Double click the msp file and proceed through the install.
3) Restart the system.

Uninstalling:
1) Start | Settings | Control Panel | Add or Remove Programs
2) Select the Show Updates option
3) Select OOo-2.3.0-7-3.msp
4) Remove the patch

Known Problems and Limitations:

Technical Support Information:
Bugzilla # 343765

security fixes

Fixed possibility to run arbitrary code using hsqldb, CVE-2007-4575

file contents

Files Included Size Date
OOo-2.3.0-7-3.msp 6.4 MB (6752768) 2007-12-04 10:10:05
readme_5007300.html N/A 2007-12-07 22:49:25