Debian update for libreoffice



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-7788
CWE-ID CWE-254
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Debian Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

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

Vendor Debian

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU97440

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 3.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7788

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to software allows to execute macros with an invalid signature in when using a "repair mode". A remote attacker can trick the victim into recover a specially crafted file and potentially compromise the affected system.

Mitigation

Update libreoffice package to version 4:7.4.7-1+deb12u5.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

libreoffice (Debian package): before 4:7.4.7-1+deb12u5

CPE2.3 External links

https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2024/msg00185.html


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.



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