What is the severity of CVE-2016-6804?

CVE-2016-6804 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered critical.

How can I fix CVE-2016-6804?

To fix CVE-2016-6804, upgrade to Apache OpenOffice version 4.1.3 or later.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-6804?

You can find more information about CVE-2016-6804 at the following references: [1] http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93774, [2] http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037016, [3] https://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2016-6804.html

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CVE-2016-6804

critical

9.3

CWE

264

20/11/2017

16/9/2024

CVE-2016-6804

Q: What is CVE-2016-6804?

CVE-2016-6804 is a vulnerability in the Apache OpenOffice installer (versions prior to 4.1.3, including some branded as OpenOffice.org) for Windows that allows execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Q: How does CVE-2016-6804 affect Apache OpenOffice?

CVE-2016-6804 affects Apache OpenOffice installer versions prior to 4.1.3, including some branded as OpenOffice.org, on Windows systems.

First published: Mon Nov 20 2017(Updated: )

The Apache OpenOffice installer (versions prior to 4.1.3, including some branded as OpenOffice.org) for Windows contains a defective operation that allows execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges. This requires that the location in which the installer is run has been previously poisoned by a file that impersonates a dynamic-link library that the installer depends upon.

Credit: security@apache.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apache OpenOffice	<4.1.3
Microsoft Windows

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What is CVE-2016-6804?
CVE-2016-6804 is a vulnerability in the Apache OpenOffice installer (versions prior to 4.1.3, including some branded as OpenOffice.org) for Windows that allows execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
How does CVE-2016-6804 affect Apache OpenOffice?
CVE-2016-6804 affects Apache OpenOffice installer versions prior to 4.1.3, including some branded as OpenOffice.org, on Windows systems.
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6804?
CVE-2016-6804 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered critical.
How can I fix CVE-2016-6804?
To fix CVE-2016-6804, upgrade to Apache OpenOffice version 4.1.3 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-6804?
You can find more information about CVE-2016-6804 at the following references: [1] http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93774, [2] http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037016, [3] https://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2016-6804.html

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