CVE-2024-3044: Graphic on-click binding allows unchecked script execution

Published May 14, 2024
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Updated

Unchecked script execution in Graphic on-click binding in affected LibreOffice versions allows an attacker to create a document which without prompt will execute scripts built-into LibreOffice on clicking a graphic. Such scripts were previously deemed trusted but are now deemed untrusted.

Affected Software

21 affected componentsFixes available
ubuntu/libreoffice<1:6.4.7-0ubuntu0.20.04.10
1:6.4.7-0ubuntu0.20.04.10
ubuntu/libreoffice<1:7.3.7-0ubuntu0.22.04.5
1:7.3.7-0ubuntu0.22.04.5
ubuntu/libreoffice<4:7.6.7-0ubuntu0.23.10.2
4:7.6.7-0ubuntu0.23.10.2
ubuntu/libreoffice<4:24.2.3-0ubuntu0.24.04.2
4:24.2.3-0ubuntu0.24.04.2
ubuntu/libreoffice<7.6.7, <24.2.3, <4:24.2.3~
7.6.724.2.34:24.2.3~
LibreOffice Libreoffice<7.6.7.1
LibreOffice Libreoffice>=24.2.0.0<24.2.3.1
Fedoraproject Fedora=39
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
debian/libreoffice<4:7.4.7-1+deb12u2
4:7.4.7-1+deb12u2
debian/libreoffice<4:24.2.3~rc1-2
4:24.2.3~rc1-2
debian/libreoffice<4:24.2.3~rc1-2
4:24.2.3~rc1-2
alpine/libreoffice>=24.2.0.0<7.6.7.2-r0
7.6.7.2-r0
alpine/libreoffice>=24.2.0.0<7.6.7.2-r0
7.6.7.2-r0
alpine/libreoffice>=24.2.0.0<7.6.7.2-r0
7.6.7.2-r0
alpine/libreoffice>=24.2.0.0<7.6.7.2-r0
7.6.7.2-r0
alpine/libreoffice>=24.2.0.0<7.6.7.2-r0
7.6.7.2-r0
alpine/libreoffice>=24.2.0.0<7.6.7.2-r0
7.6.7.2-r0
redhat/libreoffice<7.6.7
7.6.7
redhat/libreoffice<24.2.3
24.2.3
debian/libreoffice
4:7.4.7-1+deb12u144:7.4.7-1+deb12u134:25.2.3-2+deb13u64:25.2.3-2+deb13u94:26.8.2.2-2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/libreoffice to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:6.4.7-0ubuntu0.20.04.10
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/libreoffice to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:7.3.7-0ubuntu0.22.04.5
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/libreoffice to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4:7.6.7-0ubuntu0.23.10.2
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/libreoffice to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4:24.2.3-0ubuntu0.24.04.2
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/libreoffice to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.6.7Fixed in 24.2.3Fixed in 4:24.2.3~
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/libreoffice to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4:7.4.7-1+deb12u2
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/libreoffice to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4:24.2.3~rc1-2
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/libreoffice to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.6.7.2-r0
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/libreoffice to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.6.7
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/libreoffice to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 24.2.3
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/libreoffice to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4:7.4.7-1+deb12u14Fixed in 4:7.4.7-1+deb12u13Fixed in 4:25.2.3-2+deb13u6Fixed in 4:25.2.3-2+deb13u9Fixed in 4:26.8.2.2-2

Event History

May 14, 2024
CVE Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:19 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 15, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:11 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3044?

CVE-2024-3044 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unchecked script execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-3044?

To fix CVE-2024-3044, update LibreOffice to the latest versions specified in the advisory for your distribution.

3

Which versions of LibreOffice are affected by CVE-2024-3044?

CVE-2024-3044 affects multiple versions of LibreOffice, including 6.4.7 and 7.3.7 on Ubuntu.

4

Can CVE-2024-3044 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-3044 can be exploited by an attacker creating a malicious document that executes scripts without prompting the user.

5

Is there a way to mitigate CVE-2024-3044 before a patch is applied?

Temporarily, users should avoid opening LibreOffice documents from untrusted sources to mitigate the risks of CVE-2024-3044.

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