Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for libreoffice

Published: 2024-03-26

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2023-6185 CVE-2023-6186
CWE-ID	CWE-78 CWE-254
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component libreoffice (Red Hat package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component
Vendor	Red Hat Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU84092

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-6185

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of filenames of the embedded video files before passing it to gstreamer. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted document with embedded video inside, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary OS commands on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 8.2

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 8.2

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS: 8.2

libreoffice (Red Hat package): before 6.0.6.1-21.el8_2

External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1512

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) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU84093