CVE-2021-41832: Content Manipulation with Certificate Validation Attack
First published: Mon Oct 11 2021(Updated: )
It is possible for an attacker to manipulate documents to appear to be signed by 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-2021-25635 for the LibreOffice advisory.
Credit: security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache OpenOffice | <4.1.11 |
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Reference Links
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd3214a568b43dd335b5d558f521377f4bff750684dea18eb041fc1bb%40%3Cusers.openoffice.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rfbc93cd7cea40e2ad3b6e080f688dd02566cdd2b1984fcbb6f8b0fb6@%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rfbc93cd7cea40e2ad3b6e080f688dd02566cdd2b1984fcbb6f8b0fb6%40%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-41832?
CVE-2021-41832 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to manipulate documents to appear as if they are signed by a trusted source in Apache OpenOffice.
Which versions of Apache OpenOffice are affected by CVE-2021-41832?
All versions of Apache OpenOffice up to 4.1.10 are affected by CVE-2021-41832.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-41832?
An attacker can manipulate documents to appear to be signed by a trusted source, potentially tricking users into believing the documents are legitimate.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-41832?
CVE-2021-41832 has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).
How can I mitigate CVE-2021-41832?
Users are advised to update Apache OpenOffice to version 4.1.11 to mitigate CVE-2021-41832.
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