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- USN-3883-1
USN-3883-1: LibreOffice vulnerabilities
First published: Wed Feb 06 2019(Updated: )
It was discovered that LibreOffice incorrectly handled certain document files. If a user were tricked into opening a specially crafted document, a remote attacker could cause LibreOffice to crash, and possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2018-10119, CVE-2018-10120, CVE-2018-11790) It was discovered that LibreOffice incorrectly handled embedded SMB connections in document files. If a user were tricked in to opening a specially crafted document, a remote attacker could possibly exploit this to obtain sensitive information. (CVE-2018-10583) Alex Inführ discovered that LibreOffice incorrectly handled embedded scripts in document files. If a user were tricked into opening a specially crafted document, a remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2018-16858)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libreoffice-core | <1:5.1.6~rc2-0ubuntu1~xenial6 | 1:5.1.6~rc2-0ubuntu1~xenial6 |
| Ubuntu Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libreoffice-core | <1:4.2.8-0ubuntu5.5 | 1:4.2.8-0ubuntu5.5 |
| Ubuntu Ubuntu | =14.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-10119
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-10120
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-10583
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-11790
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-16858
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libreoffice/1:5.1.6~rc2-0ubuntu1~xenial6
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libreoffice/1:4.2.8-0ubuntu5.5
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3883-1 (Advisory)
Child vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this advisory?
The vulnerability ID for this advisory is CVE-2018-10119, CVE-2018-10120, and CVE-2018-11790.
What is the affected software version?
The affected software version is LibreOffice 5.1.6~rc2-0ubuntu1~xenial6 on Ubuntu 16.04 and LibreOffice 4.2.8-0ubuntu5.5 on Ubuntu 14.04.
What is the impact of this vulnerability?
This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to crash LibreOffice and possibly execute arbitrary code.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, update to the latest version of LibreOffice.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability on the Ubuntu Security website.
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