CVE-2019-9847: Executable hyperlink targets executed unconditionally on activation

Published May 9, 2019
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Updated

A vulnerability in LibreOffice hyperlink processing allows an attacker to construct documents containing hyperlinks pointing to the location of an executable on the target users file system. If the hyperlink is activated by the victim the executable target is unconditionally launched. Under Windows and macOS when processing a hyperlink target explicitly activated by the user there was no judgment made on whether the target was an executable file, so such executable targets were launched unconditionally. This issue affects: All LibreOffice Windows and macOS versions prior to 6.1.6; LibreOffice Windows and macOS versions in the 6.2 series prior to 6.2.3.

Affected Software

4 affected components
LibreOffice Libreoffice<6.1.6
LibreOffice Libreoffice>=6.2<6.2.3
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to LibreOffice 6.1.6 or 6.2.3

Event History

May 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:51 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-9847?

CVE-2019-9847 is a vulnerability in LibreOffice hyperlink processing that allows an attacker to construct documents containing hyperlinks pointing to the location of an executable on the target users file system.

2

How does CVE-2019-9847 work?

CVE-2019-9847 works by activating a hyperlink in a document, which then launches an executable on the victim's file system.

3

Which versions of LibreOffice are affected by CVE-2019-9847?

LibreOffice versions up to and including 6.1.6 and versions from 6.2 to 6.2.3 are affected by CVE-2019-9847.

4

Is Apple macOS vulnerable to CVE-2019-9847?

No, Apple macOS is not vulnerable to CVE-2019-9847.

5

Is Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2019-9847?

No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2019-9847.

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