Vulnerability identifier: #VU971
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
OpenOffice
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Vendor: Apache Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on the target system.
The weakness is caused by performing of improper operations for files that use a search path containing an unquoted element. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by tricking the victim to execute arbitrary file downloaded by trojan horse application.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system that may lead to complete system compromise.
Mitigation
Update to version 4.1.3.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/openofficeorg.mirror/files/4.1.3/binaries/ru/Apache_OpenOffice_4.1.3...
Vulnerable software versions
OpenOffice: 4.0.0 - 4.1.2
External links
http://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2016-6803.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.