Vulnerability identifier: #VU17346

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-11790

CWE-ID: CWE-120

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OpenOffice
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing malicious input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file with OpenOffice, trigger buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Update to version 4.1.6.

Vulnerable software versions

OpenOffice: 4.0.0 - 4.1.6

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External links
http://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2018-11790.html

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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.