Remote code execution in LibreOffice
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-38745 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-94 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
LibreOffice Client/Desktop applications / Office applications |
| Vendor | LibreOffice |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Code Injection
EUVDB-ID: #VU74031
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38745
CWE-ID:
CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary Java code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsLibreOffice: 7.3.0.1 - 7.3.0.3, 7.2.5.1 - 7.2.5.2, 7.2.4.1, 7.2.3.1 - 7.2.3.2, 7.2.2.1 - 7.2.2.2, 7.2.1.1 - 7.2.1.2, 7.2.0.1 - 7.2.0.4
CPE2.3 External links
http://www.libreoffice.org/about-us/security/advisories/cve-2022-38745/
Q & A
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