SB2021041607 - Remote code execution in LibreOffice for Windows
Published: April 16, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021041607
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-25631)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing hyperlinks in a document. A remote attacker can create a document with a specially crafted hyperlink, trick the victim into clicking the link, bypass implemented restrictions on extensions imposed by the denylist and execute arbitrary commands on the system.
Note, the vulnerability affects Windows installations only.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.