#VU20860 Input validation error in LibreOffice - CVE-2019-9851

 

#VU20860 Input validation error in LibreOffice - CVE-2019-9851

Published: September 4, 2019 / Updated: June 17, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU20860
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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:A/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-9851
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
LibreOffice
Software vendor:
LibreOffice

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software mishandles LibreLogo scripts. A remote attacker can persuade a user to open a specially crafted document and execute arbitrary commands on an affected system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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