CVE-2026-90624: An unchecked memory access in the PDF import code of Apache OpenOffice versions through 4.1.16 on allows a cra

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HIGH 7.3WATCHLIST

CVE-2026-90624 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An unchecked memory access in the PDF import code of Apache OpenOffice versions through 4.1.16 on allows a crafted PDF to execute an out-of-bounds memory write. This could crash the program or cause memory corruption. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.17, which fixes this issue.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	n/a
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2026-11-04
Last modified	2026-11-05

Publisher (CNA): Apache Software Foundation

Last updated 2026-11-05 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-11-04 11:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-11-05 05:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Advisories and coverage

Research and news

Vulners Bulletins: CVE-2026-90624 2026-11-04
oss-security list: CVE-2026-90624: Apache OpenOffice: PDF File Parsing Heap based Buffer-Overflow-Remote Code Execution Vulnerability 2026-11-03

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-90624?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2026-90624 being exploited?

CVE-2026-90624 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-90624 affect?

CVE-2026-90624 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). An unchecked memory access in the PDF import code of Apache OpenOffice versions through 4.1.16 on allows a crafted PDF to execute an out-of-bounds memory write. This could crash the program or cause memory corruption. Users are recommended

How urgent is CVE-2026-90624?

Priority 31/100. High severity; On your watchlist

References

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