Ubuntu update for libreoffice

Published: 2025-01-27

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2024-12425 CVE-2024-12426
CWE-ID	CWE-22 CWE-200
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software	Ubuntu Operating systems & Components / Operating system libreoffice (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component
Vendor	Canonical Ltd.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU102416

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-12425

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing documents with embedded .ttf font files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted document, trick the victim into opening and and overwrite arbitrary files on the system, leading to remote code execution.

Mitigation

Update the affected package libreoffice to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 20.04 - 24.10

libreoffice (Ubuntu package): before 1:6.4.7-0ubuntu0.20.04.13

CPE2.3

External links

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7228-1

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.

2) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU102417

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-12426

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor