USN-6962-1: LibreOffice vulnerability

Published Aug 15, 2024
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Updated

It was discovered that LibreOffice incorrectly allowed users to enable macros when a cryptographic signature failed to validate. If a user were tricked into opening a specially crafted document, a remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary macros.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/libreoffice<4:24.2.5-0ubuntu0.24.04.2
4:24.2.5-0ubuntu0.24.04.2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/libreoffice<1:7.3.7-0ubuntu0.22.04.6
1:7.3.7-0ubuntu0.22.04.6
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/libreoffice<1:6.4.7-0ubuntu0.20.04.11
1:6.4.7-0ubuntu0.20.04.11
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04

Event History

Aug 15, 2024
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-6962-1?

The vulnerability USN-6962-1 is considered high as it allows arbitrary macros to be executed remotely if users are tricked into opening a malicious document.

2

How do I fix USN-6962-1?

To fix USN-6962-1, you should update LibreOffice to the latest version specified for your Ubuntu release.

3

What platforms are affected by USN-6962-1?

USN-6962-1 affects Ubuntu versions 20.04, 22.04, and 24.04 that have specific versions of LibreOffice installed.

4

What causes the vulnerability in USN-6962-1?

The vulnerability in USN-6962-1 is caused by LibreOffice incorrectly allowing macros when a cryptographic signature fails to validate.

5

Who is at risk from the USN-6962-1 vulnerability?

Users of affected versions of LibreOffice on Ubuntu could be at risk if they open specially crafted documents from untrusted sources.

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