Vulnerability identifier: #VU97440

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
LibreOffice
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: LibreOffice

Description

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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

LibreOffice: 24.2.4.1 - 24.2.4.2, 24.2.3.1 - 24.2.3.2, 24.2.2.1, 24.2.1.1 - 24.2.1.2, 24.2.0.1 - 24.2.0.3

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External links
http://www.libreoffice.org/about-us/security/advisories/cve-2024-7788/

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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.