SB2024011037 - SUSE update for LibreOffice



SB2024011037 - SUSE update for LibreOffice

Published: January 10, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024011037
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Improper validation of array index (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0950)

CWE-ID: CWE-129 - Improper Validation of Array Index

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber


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

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of array index when malformed spreadsheet formulas, such as AGGREGATE. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger an array index underflow and execute arbitrary code on the system.


2) Insufficient UI Warning of Dangerous Operations (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-2255)

CWE-ID: CWE-357 - Insufficient UI Warning of Dangerous Operations

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to the application allows usage of floating frames that can fetch content from external sources without prompting the user. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and perform spoofing attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.