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CVE-2005-4636

First published: Sat Dec 31 2005(Updated: )

OpenOffice.org 2.0 and earlier, when hyperlinks has been disabled, does not prevent the user from clicking the WWW-browser button in the Hyperlink dialog, which makes it easier for attackers to trick the user into bypassing intended security settings.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OpenOffice OpenOffice=1.0.2
OpenOffice OpenOffice=1.1.1
OpenOffice OpenOffice=1.1.2
OpenOffice OpenOffice=1.0.1
OpenOffice OpenOffice=2.0
OpenOffice OpenOffice=1.1.4
OpenOffice OpenOffice=1.1.0
OpenOffice OpenOffice=1.1.3
OpenOffice OpenOffice=1.1.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-4636?

    CVE-2005-4636 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-4636?

    To fix CVE-2005-4636, disable the browser button in the Hyperlink dialog or upgrade to a patched version of OpenOffice.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2005-4636?

    CVE-2005-4636 affects OpenOffice.org versions 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.1.0, 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.1.4, 1.1.5, and 2.0.

  • Why is CVE-2005-4636 a concern for users?

    CVE-2005-4636 is concerning because it allows attackers to deceive users into bypassing security settings.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2005-4636?

    Yes, users should upgrade to the latest version of OpenOffice to address CVE-2005-4636.

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