SB2024091956 - Ubuntu update for libreoffice
Published: September 19, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024091956
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7788)
CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features
CVSSv4: 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
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.