Code execution in Apache OpenOffice via non-http(s) schemes in Hyperlinks
CVE-2021-30245

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Apache
Status
Apache Openoffice
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 April 2021

Summary

The project received a report that all versions of Apache OpenOffice through 4.1.8 can open non-http(s) hyperlinks. The problem has existed since about 2006 and the issue is also in 4.1.9. If the link is specifically crafted this could lead to untrusted code execution. It is always best practice to be careful opening documents from unknown and unverified sources. The mitigation in Apache OpenOffice 4.1.10 (unreleased) assures that a security warning is displayed giving the user the option of continuing to open the hyperlink.

Affected Version(s)

Apache OpenOffice Apache OpenOffice <= 4.1.9

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r87ff11512e488305299...
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https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r87ff11512e488305299...
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https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ra2cabdc083d5160a84d...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Fabian Bräunlein and Lukas Euler of Positive Security
.