LibreOffice/OpenOffice up to 4.1.14 Embedded Content input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in LibreOffice and OpenOffice up to 4.1.14. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Embedded Content Handler. Such manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-5639. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in LibreOffice and OpenOffice up to 4.1.14 (Office Suite Software). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the component Embedded Content Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 12/20/2019 (Website). The advisory is available at access.redhat.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-5639 since 10/24/2012. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 4.1.15 eliminates this vulnerability.

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CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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NVD Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: LibreOffice/OpenOffice 4.1.15

Timelineinfo

10/24/2012 🔍
12/20/2019 +2613 days 🔍
12/21/2019 +1 days 🔍
02/04/2026 +2237 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: access.redhat.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2012-5639 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-5639
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-147554

Entryinfo

Created: 12/21/2019 08:42
Updated: 02/04/2026 15:08
Changes: 12/21/2019 08:42 (35), 12/21/2019 08:47 (18), 02/04/2026 15:04 (2), 02/04/2026 15:08 (25)
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Committer: lywand
Cache ID: 216:3DB:103

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