CVE-2008-2366: Medium severity red hat enterprise linux vulnerability
OpenOffice.org 1.1.x packages as shipped in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 and 4 shipped with certain libraries built with insecure RPATH set in the ELF header. RPATH was incorrectly set to '$ORIGIN' instead of $ORIGIN.
This issue can be exploited by a local user to run arbitrary code as some other user if victim can be convinced to run openoffice in the attacker controlled directory with specially crafted content.
Other sources
Untrusted search path vulnerability in a certain Red Hat build script for OpenOffice.org (OOo) 1.1.x on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 3 and 4 allows local users to gain privileges via a malicious library in the current working directory, related to incorrect quoting of the ORIGIN symbol for use in the RPATH library path.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2366?
CVE-2008-2366 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2366?
To fix CVE-2008-2366, upgrade to a version of OpenOffice that does not use insecure RPATH settings.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-2366?
CVE-2008-2366 affects users of OpenOffice.org 1.1.x packages on Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions 3 and 4.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-2366?
CVE-2008-2366 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability due to insecure library path settings.
Can CVE-2008-2366 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2008-2366 can only be exploited by a local user with access to the affected system.