CVE-2021-41830: Double Certificate Attack

Published Oct 11, 2021
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Updated

It is possible for an attacker to manipulate signed documents and macros to appear to come from a trusted source. All versions of Apache OpenOffice up to 4.1.10 are affected. Users are advised to update to version 4.1.11. See CVE-2021-25633 for the LibreOffice advisory.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apache OpenOffice<4.1.11

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade apache/openoffice to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.1.11

Event History

Oct 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:10 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:10 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-41830?

CVE-2021-41830 refers to a vulnerability in Apache OpenOffice that allows attackers to manipulate signed documents and macros to appear to come from a trusted source.

2

Which versions of Apache OpenOffice are affected by CVE-2021-41830?

All versions of Apache OpenOffice up to 4.1.10 are affected.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-41830?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-41830 by manipulating signed documents and macros to appear legitimate and from a trusted source.

4

What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-41830?

CVE-2021-41830 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

5

How can I protect myself from CVE-2021-41830?

To protect yourself from CVE-2021-41830, it is advised to update Apache OpenOffice to version 4.1.11.

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