CVE-2026-90624: Apache OpenOffice memory access violation in PDF import

CVE-2026-90624 · Severity: info · Published 2026-11-04

Apache OpenOffice is a free office productivity suite used to create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. A flaw in its PDF import feature allows a malicious PDF file to write to memory outside intended bounds, potentially crashing the application or corrupting data. Users should upgrade to the patched version to prevent this issue.

Technologies: Apache OpenOffice. Vendors: Apache.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-90624 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-90624 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-90624?
Informational severity, published 4 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Apache OpenOffice through 4.1.16.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-90624?
Yes: fixed in 4.1.17. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-90624 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-90624?
Check whether you run Apache OpenOffice at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: 4.1.17

Technical details

An unchecked memory access vulnerability exists in Apache OpenOffice's PDF import code, allowing an out-of-bounds memory write when processing a crafted PDF file. The vulnerability can be triggered by opening a malicious PDF, requiring no special privileges or user interaction beyond opening the file. Successful exploitation could result in application crash or memory corruption, potentially leading to code execution.

Affected products

  • Apache OpenOffice through 4.1.16

Timeline

  • 2026-11-04: disclosed

References

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