[CVE-2020-13958] Apache OpenOffice - Unrestricted actions leads to arbitrary code execution in crafted documents

[Dave Fisher <wave () apache org>]

CVE-2020-13958 Unrestricted actions leads to arbitrary code execution in crafted documents

Fixed in Apache OpenOffice 4.1.8

Description

A vulnerability in Apache OpenOffice scripting events allows an attacker to construct 
documents containing hyperlinks pointing to an executable on the target users file system.
These hyperlinks can be triggered unconditionally. In fixed versions no internal protocol 
may be called from the document event handler and other hyperlinks require a control-click.

Severity: Low

There are no known exploits of this vulnerability.
A proof-of-concept demonstration exists.

Vendor: The Apache Software Foundation

Versions Affected

Apache OpenOffice 4.0.0, 4.0.1, 4.1.0, 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.4, 4.1.5, 4.1.6, and 4.1.7
OpenOffice.org versions may also be affected.

Mitigation

Install Apache OpenOffice 4.1.8 for the latest maintenance and cumulative security fixes.
Use the Apache OpenOffice download page (https://www.openoffice.org/download/).

Acknowledgments

The Apache OpenOffice Security Team would like to thank Imre Rad for discovering and
reporting this attack vector.

Further Information

For additional information and assistance, consult the Apache OpenOffice Community Forums
(https://forum.openoffice.org) or make requests to the users () openoffice apache org
(mailto:users () openoffice apache org) public mailing list.

The latest information on Apache OpenOffice security bulletins can be found at the
Bulletin Archive page (https://www.openoffice.org/security/bulletin.html).
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