SB2020082707 - OpenSUSE Linux update for libreoffice

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SB2020082707 - OpenSUSE Linux update for libreoffice

Published: August 27, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020082707
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12802)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions on remote graphic links loaded from docx documents, when LibreOffice has a 'stealth mode' enabled. A remote attacker can bypass implemented restriction and cause the application to load graphic links from untrused resources.


2) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12803)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when processing submittable forms in ODF documents. LibreOffice allows to submit data to forms, available via the file:// URI. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted form, trick the victim into submitting it and overwrite arbitrary files on the system with privileges of the current user.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References