Apache OpenOffice up to 4.1.13 Java uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apache OpenOffice up to 4.1.13 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Java Handler. This manipulation causes uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2022-38745. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apache OpenOffice up to 4.1.13 (Office Suite Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component Java Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Apache OpenOffice versions before 4.1.14 may be configured to add an empty entry to the Java class path. This may lead to run arbitrary Java code from the current directory.

The weakness was disclosed 03/24/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-38745 since 08/25/2022. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1574 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 4.1.14 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenOffice 4.1.14

Timelineinfo

08/25/2022 🔍
03/24/2023 +211 days 🔍
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04/14/2023 +21 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-38745 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-38745
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-223807

Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2023 18:11
Updated: 04/14/2023 09:18
Changes: 03/24/2023 18:11 (40), 04/14/2023 09:18 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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