CVE-2021-30245
Code execution in Apache OpenOffice via non-http(s) schemes in Hyperlinks
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Not listed in CISA KEV
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
The project received a report that all versions of Apache OpenOffice through 4.1.8 can open non-http(s) hyperlinks. The problem has existed since about 2006 and the issue is also in 4.1.9. If the link is specifically crafted this could lead to untrusted code execution. It is always best practice to be careful opening documents from unknown and unverified sources. The mitigation in Apache OpenOffice 4.1.10 (unreleased) assures that a security warning is displayed giving the user the option of continuing to open the hyperlink.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Record last updated
Affected versions
- Apache Software Foundation Apache OpenOffice
through 4.1.9
References 5
lists.apache.org
- thread.html/r87ff11512e4883052991e6b725e20294224034ea8453b811fb3ee735@<users.openoffice.apache.org>
- thread.html/r87ff11512e4883052991e6b725e20294224034ea8453b811fb3ee735@<dev.openoffice.apache.org>
- thread.html/ra2cabdc083d5160a84de9a6436296ee5030fb3a16dc490dee4f983d5@<dev.openoffice.apache.org>
- thread.html/ra2cabdc083d5160a84de9a6436296ee5030fb3a16dc490dee4f983d5@<users.openoffice.apache.org>
- thread.html/r7c01173f763b0c4212ada0e6ab283984d6e058d72258efce85c006ab@<announce.apache.org>