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- USN-4138-1
USN-4138-1: LibreOffice vulnerability
First published: Tue Sep 24 2019(Updated: )
It was 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.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libreoffice-core | <1:6.2.7-0ubuntu0.19.04.1 | 1:6.2.7-0ubuntu0.19.04.1 |
| Ubuntu Linux | =19.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libreoffice-core | <1:6.0.7-0ubuntu0.18.04.10 | 1:6.0.7-0ubuntu0.18.04.10 |
| Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libreoffice-core | <1:5.1.6~rc2-0ubuntu1~xenial10 | 1:5.1.6~rc2-0ubuntu1~xenial10 |
| Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-9854
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libreoffice/1:6.2.7-0ubuntu0.19.04.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libreoffice/1:6.0.7-0ubuntu0.18.04.10
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libreoffice/1:5.1.6~rc2-0ubuntu1~xenial10
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4138-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this LibreOffice vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this LibreOffice vulnerability is CVE-2019-9854.
How does this vulnerability affect LibreOffice?
This vulnerability affects LibreOffice by allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code if a user opens a specially crafted document file.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected?
Versions 19.04, 18.04, and 16.04 of Ubuntu are affected by this vulnerability.
How can I fix this vulnerability on Ubuntu 19.04?
To fix this vulnerability on Ubuntu 19.04, update the libreoffice-core package to version 1:6.2.7-0ubuntu0.19.04.1.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
More information about this vulnerability can be found on the Ubuntu security advisory page for CVE-2019-9854.
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