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CVE-2007-1466 is a flaw in libwpd’s WordPerfect document handling. A malicious WordPerfect file could crash an application and may allow code execution. The attack requires someone or some service to open or process the crafted file. The source bundle does not show active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems or document-processing workflows using libwpd before 0.8.9, including downstream operating-system packages referenced by vendor advisories. Risk increases where untrusted WordPerfect files are opened by users or processed automatically. Prioritize remediation where old document-handling software processes external files, especially on servers or shared workstations. For systems without WordPerfect handling, urgency is lower. The main business risk is disruption or compromise through malicious document intake. Mitigation focus: Upgrade libwpd to 0.8.9 or a vendor-supported fixed package.; Apply relevant distribution updates from Red Hat, Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, Gentoo, Sun, or Mandriva.; Disable or restrict WordPerfect import for untrusted documents where patching is delayed..
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- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10862CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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