USN-6789-1: LibreOffice vulnerability

Published May 28, 2024
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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

8 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/libreoffice<4:24.2.3-0ubuntu0.24.04.2
4:24.2.3-0ubuntu0.24.04.2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/libreoffice<4:7.6.7-0ubuntu0.23.10.2
4:7.6.7-0ubuntu0.23.10.2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=23.10
All of the following
ubuntu/libreoffice<1:7.3.7-0ubuntu0.22.04.5
1:7.3.7-0ubuntu0.22.04.5
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/libreoffice<1:6.4.7-0ubuntu0.20.04.10
1:6.4.7-0ubuntu0.20.04.10
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04

Event History

May 28, 2024
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix USN-6789-1?

To fix USN-6789-1, update LibreOffice to the latest version provided by your Ubuntu distribution.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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