Apache OpenOffice up to 4.1.10 xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apache OpenOffice up to 4.1.10. The impacted element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2021-40439. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apache OpenOffice up to 4.1.10 (Office Suite Software). This affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was shared 10/08/2021. It is possible to read the advisory at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-40439 since 09/02/2021. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 4.1.11 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenOffice 4.1.11

Timelineinfo

09/02/2021 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-40439 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-40439
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-184059

Entryinfo

Created: 10/08/2021 08:17
Updated: 10/10/2021 17:02
Changes: 10/08/2021 08:17 (39), 10/10/2021 17:02 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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