Apache OpenOffice up to 4.1.2 on Windows Library untrusted search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apache OpenOffice up to 4.1.2 on Windows. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Library Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to untrusted search path. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2016-6803. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apache OpenOffice up to 4.1.2 on Windows (Office Suite Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Library Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a untrusted search path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-426. The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 10/11/2016 by Cyril Vallicari as Apache OpenOffice 4.1.3 released as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at openoffice.org. The public release has been coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-6803 since 08/12/2016. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. The successful exploitation requires a single authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1574 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 94199 (Apache OpenOffice < 4.1.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 4.1.3 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (94199), SecurityFocus (BID 94418†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1037015†). The entries VDB-92723 and VDB-93853 are pretty similar. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Untrusted search path
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Nessus ID: 94199
Nessus Name: Apache OpenOffice < 4.1.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 803909
OpenVAS Name: Apache OpenOffice Unquoted Search Path And Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenOffice 4.1.3

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11/13/2017 +358 days 🔍
09/26/2022 +1778 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: Apache OpenOffice 4.1.3 released
Researcher: Cyril Vallicari
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-6803 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-6803
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-92722
SecurityFocus: 94418 - Apache OpenOffice CVE-2016-6803 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1037015

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/16/2016 11:16
Updated: 09/26/2022 09:46
Changes: 10/16/2016 11:16 (72), 05/10/2019 18:43 (12), 09/26/2022 09:46 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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