What is CVE-2022-37400?

CVE-2022-37400 is a vulnerability in Apache OpenOffice that allows the storage of passwords for web connections in the user's configuration database.

How does Apache OpenOffice store passwords for web connections?

Apache OpenOffice stores passwords for web connections in the user's configuration database.

Are the stored passwords encrypted in Apache OpenOffice?

Yes, the stored passwords in Apache OpenOffice are encrypted with a single master key provided by the user.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-37400?

The severity of CVE-2022-37400 is high, with a CVSS score of 8.8.

How can the vulnerability CVE-2022-37400 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2022-37400, users should update to Apache OpenOffice version 4.1.14 or later, which contains the necessary patch to address the vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-37400

high

8.8

CWE

330

13/8/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-37400: Apache OpenOffice Static Initialization Vector Allows to Recover Passwords for Web Connections Without Knowing the Master Password

First published: Sat Aug 13 2022(Updated: )

Apache OpenOffice supports the storage of passwords for web connections in the user's configuration database. The stored passwords are encrypted with a single master key provided by the user. A flaw in OpenOffice existed where the required initialization vector for encryption was always the same which weakens the security of the encryption making them vulnerable if an attacker has access to the user's configuration data. This issue affects: Apache OpenOffice versions prior to 4.1.13. Reference: CVE-2022-26306 - LibreOffice

Credit: security@apache.org security@apache.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apache OpenOffice	<4.1.13

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https://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2022-37400.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-37400?
CVE-2022-37400 is a vulnerability in Apache OpenOffice that allows the storage of passwords for web connections in the user's configuration database.
How does Apache OpenOffice store passwords for web connections?
Apache OpenOffice stores passwords for web connections in the user's configuration database.
Are the stored passwords encrypted in Apache OpenOffice?
Yes, the stored passwords in Apache OpenOffice are encrypted with a single master key provided by the user.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-37400?
The severity of CVE-2022-37400 is high, with a CVSS score of 8.8.
How can the vulnerability CVE-2022-37400 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2022-37400, users should update to Apache OpenOffice version 4.1.14 or later, which contains the necessary patch to address the vulnerability.

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