CVE-2023-6186: Link targets allow arbitrary script execution
First published: Mon Dec 11 2023(Updated: )
Insufficient macro permission validation of The Document Foundation LibreOffice allows an attacker to execute built-in macros without warning. In affected versions LibreOffice supports hyperlinks with macro or similar built-in command targets that can be executed when activated without warning the user.
Credit: security@documentfoundation.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/LibreOffice | <7.5.9 | 7.5.9 |
| redhat/LibreOffice | <7.6.4 | 7.6.4 |
| debian/libreoffice | 1:7.0.4-4+deb11u10 4:7.4.7-1+deb12u4 4:24.2.5-4 4:24.2.6-1 | |
| LibreOffice Draw | >=7.5.0<7.5.9 | |
| LibreOffice Draw | >=7.6.0<7.6.4 | |
| Fedora | =38 | |
| Debian | =11.0 | |
| Debian | =12.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5574
- https://www.libreoffice.org/about-us/security/advisories/cve-2023-6186
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/QB7UB6CTWQUDOE657OVVRSDYUY3IPBJG/
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/12/msg00026.html
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-6186
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2254006
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1480
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1512
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1514
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1513
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3835
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2254005
- https://www.libreoffice.org/about-us/security/advisories/cve-2023-6186/
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-6186
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-6186
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-6186
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-6186
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-6186?
CVE-2023-6186 has a medium severity rating allowing execution of macros without warning.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6186?
To fix CVE-2023-6186, update LibreOffice to version 7.5.9 or 7.6.4 or higher.
What versions of LibreOffice are affected by CVE-2023-6186?
CVE-2023-6186 affects LibreOffice versions prior to 7.5.9 and versions prior to 7.6.4.
Can CVE-2023-6186 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2023-6186 can potentially be exploited remotely through malicious documents.
What is the impact of CVE-2023-6186 on users?
Users of LibreOffice with CVE-2023-6186 may experience unauthorized macro execution leading to potential data loss or compromise.
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