Vulnerability identifier: #VU972

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-2016-6804

CWE-ID: CWE-427

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 with elevated privileges on the target system.
The weakness is caused by improper search path operations by the affected software. By tricking the victim to save and run a malicious file, disguised as a DLL, attackers can execute arbitrary code.
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

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External links
http://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2016-6804.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.