SB2024091743 - Security restrictions bypass in LibreOffice repair mode
Published: September 17, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024091743
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7788)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to software allows to execute macros with an invalid signature in when using a "repair mode". A remote attacker can trick the victim into recover a specially crafted file and potentially compromise the affected system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.