Debian update for libreoffice
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-7788 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-254 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Debian Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system libreoffice (Debian package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Debian |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Security features bypass
EUVDB-ID: #VU97440
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7788
CWE-ID:
CWE-254 - Security Features
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
Update libreoffice package to version 4:7.4.7-1+deb12u5.
Vulnerable software versionsDebian Linux: All versions
libreoffice (Debian package): before 4:7.4.7-1+deb12u5
External linkshttp://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2024/msg00185.html
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.
