Ubuntu update for libreoffice



Published: 2022-10-06
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
CVE-ID CVE-2022-26305
CVE-2022-26306
CVE-2022-26307
CWE-ID CWE-295
CWE-326
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Operating systems & Components / Operating system

libreoffice (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Canonical Ltd.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper Certificate Validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU65760

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26305

CWE-ID: CWE-295 - Improper Certificate Validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper certificate validation when checking signed macro attached to the document. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, bypass implemented security restrictions and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package libreoffice to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 20.04

libreoffice (Ubuntu package): before 1:6.4.7-0ubuntu0.20.04.5

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5661-1


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Inadequate Encryption Strength

EUVDB-ID: #VU65767

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26306

CWE-ID: CWE-326 - Inadequate Encryption Strength

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to LibreOffice uses a weak initialization vector for encrypting passwords for web connections in the user’s configuration database. A local user can decrypt victim's password.

Mitigation

Update the affected package libreoffice to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 20.04

libreoffice (Ubuntu package): before 1:6.4.7-0ubuntu0.20.04.5

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5661-1


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Inadequate Encryption Strength

EUVDB-ID: #VU65768

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26307

CWE-ID: CWE-326 - Inadequate Encryption Strength

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to LibreOffice uses a poor encoding of the master key for web connections in the user’s configuration database, resulting in weakening its entropy from 128 to 43 bits. A local user can decrypt victim's password.

Mitigation

Update the affected package libreoffice to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 20.04

libreoffice (Ubuntu package): before 1:6.4.7-0ubuntu0.20.04.5

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5661-1


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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