CVE-2010-0136: Command Injection
First published: Tue Feb 16 2010(Updated: )
OpenOffice.org (OOo) 2.0.4, 2.4.1, and 3.1.1 does not properly enforce Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macro security settings, which allows remote attackers to run arbitrary macros via a crafted document.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.0.4 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =2.4.1 | |
| Apache OpenOffice | =3.1.1 | |
| Debian Linux | =5.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =4.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =9.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =8.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =9.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =8.04 | |
| =2.0.4 | ||
| =2.4.1 | ||
| =3.1.1 | ||
| =8.04 | ||
| =8.10 | ||
| =9.04 | ||
| =9.10 | ||
| =4.0 | ||
| =5.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38245
- http://www.mail-archive.com/debian-openoffice@lists.debian.org/msg23178.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023588
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-1995
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-903-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38695
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-03/msg00005.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0635
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38921
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2905
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:221
- http://www.mail-archive.com/debian-openoffice%40lists.debian.org/msg23178.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0136?
CVE-2010-0136 has a moderate severity level, allowing potential execution of arbitrary macros.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0136?
To fix CVE-2010-0136, update OpenOffice.org to the latest version that properly enforces VBA macro security settings.
Which versions of OpenOffice.org are affected by CVE-2010-0136?
CVE-2010-0136 affects OpenOffice.org versions 2.0.4, 2.4.1, and 3.1.1.
Can CVE-2010-0136 be exploited through crafted documents?
Yes, CVE-2010-0136 can be exploited when a user opens a crafted document that bypasses VBA macro security settings.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-0136 if I cannot update?
A potential workaround for CVE-2010-0136 is to disable VBA macros in OpenOffice.org until an update is applied.
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