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- USN-6789-1
USN-6789-1: LibreOffice vulnerability
First published: Tue May 28 2024(Updated: )
Amel Bouziane-Leblond discovered that LibreOffice incorrectly handled graphic on-click bindings. If a user were tricked into clicking a graphic in a specially crafted document, a remote attacker could possibly run arbitrary script.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libreoffice | <4:24.2.3-0ubuntu0.24.04.2 | 4:24.2.3-0ubuntu0.24.04.2 |
| Ubuntu | =24.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libreoffice | <4:7.6.7-0ubuntu0.23.10.2 | 4:7.6.7-0ubuntu0.23.10.2 |
| Ubuntu | =23.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libreoffice | <1:7.3.7-0ubuntu0.22.04.5 | 1:7.3.7-0ubuntu0.22.04.5 |
| Ubuntu | =22.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libreoffice | <1:6.4.7-0ubuntu0.20.04.10 | 1:6.4.7-0ubuntu0.20.04.10 |
| Ubuntu | =20.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-3044
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libreoffice/4:24.2.3-0ubuntu0.24.04.2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libreoffice/4:7.6.7-0ubuntu0.23.10.2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libreoffice/1:7.3.7-0ubuntu0.22.04.5
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libreoffice/1:6.4.7-0ubuntu0.20.04.10
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6789-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6789-1?
The severity of USN-6789-1 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix USN-6789-1?
To fix USN-6789-1, update LibreOffice to the latest version provided by your Ubuntu distribution.
Which versions of LibreOffice are affected by USN-6789-1?
USN-6789-1 affects specific versions of LibreOffice in Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, 23.10, and 24.04.
What vulnerabilities does USN-6789-1 address?
USN-6789-1 addresses a vulnerability where LibreOffice incorrectly handled graphic on-click bindings, allowing arbitrary script execution.
Is there a workaround for USN-6789-1 before applying the fix?
The best practice before applying the fix for USN-6789-1 is to avoid opening untrusted documents that may contain malicious graphics.
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