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- USN-4063-1
USN-4063-1: LibreOffice vulnerabilities
First published: Wed Jul 17 2019(Updated: )
Nils Emmerich discovered that LibreOffice incorrectly handled LibreLogo scripts. If a user were tricked into opening a specially crafted document, a remote attacker could cause LibreOffice to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2019-9848) Matei "Mal" Badanoiu discovered that LibreOffice incorrectly handled stealth mode. Contrary to expectations, bullet graphics could be retrieved from remote locations when running in stealth mode. (CVE-2019-9849)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libreoffice-core | <1:6.2.5-0ubuntu0.19.04.1 | 1:6.2.5-0ubuntu0.19.04.1 |
| Ubuntu OpenSSH Client | =19.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libreoffice-core | <1:6.0.7-0ubuntu0.18.04.8 | 1:6.0.7-0ubuntu0.18.04.8 |
| Ubuntu OpenSSH Client | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libreoffice-core | <1:5.1.6~rc2-0ubuntu1~xenial8 | 1:5.1.6~rc2-0ubuntu1~xenial8 |
| Ubuntu OpenSSH Client | =16.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-9848
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-9849
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libreoffice/1:6.2.5-0ubuntu0.19.04.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libreoffice/1:6.0.7-0ubuntu0.18.04.8
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libreoffice/1:5.1.6~rc2-0ubuntu1~xenial8
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4063-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this advisory?
The vulnerability ID for this advisory is CVE-2019-9848.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-9848?
The severity of CVE-2019-9848 is high.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-9848?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-9848 by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted document, which can cause LibreOffice to execute arbitrary code.
Which versions of LibreOffice are affected by this vulnerability?
LibreOffice versions 5.1.6~rc2-0ubuntu1~xenial8, 6.0.7-0ubuntu0.18.04.8, and 6.2.5-0ubuntu0.19.04.1 are affected.
How can I fix the CVE-2019-9848 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2019-9848 vulnerability, you should update to LibreOffice version 6.2.5-0ubuntu0.19.04.1 (for Ubuntu 19.04), 6.0.7-0ubuntu0.18.04.8 (for Ubuntu 18.04), or 5.1.6~rc2-0ubuntu1~xenial8 (for Ubuntu 16.04).
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