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- USN-7504-1
USN-7504-1: LibreOffice vulnerability
First published: Thu May 08 2025(Updated: )
Juraj Šarinay discovered that LibreOffice incorrectly handled verifying PDF signatures. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to generate PDF files that appear to have a valid signature.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libreoffice | <4:24.8.6-0ubuntu0.24.10.2 | 4:24.8.6-0ubuntu0.24.10.2 |
| Ubuntu | =24.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libreoffice | <4:24.2.7-0ubuntu0.24.04.4 | 4:24.2.7-0ubuntu0.24.04.4 |
| Ubuntu | =24.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libreoffice | <1:7.3.7-0ubuntu0.22.04.10 | 1:7.3.7-0ubuntu0.22.04.10 |
| Ubuntu | =22.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libreoffice | <1:6.4.7-0ubuntu0.20.04.15 | 1:6.4.7-0ubuntu0.20.04.15 |
| Ubuntu | =20.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-2866
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libreoffice/4:24.8.6-0ubuntu0.24.10.2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libreoffice/4:24.2.7-0ubuntu0.24.04.4
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libreoffice/1:7.3.7-0ubuntu0.22.04.10
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libreoffice/1:6.4.7-0ubuntu0.20.04.15
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7504-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-7504-1?
The severity of USN-7504-1 is critical due to the potential for remote attackers to forge PDF signatures.
How do I fix USN-7504-1?
To fix USN-7504-1, update LibreOffice to the latest version specified in the advisory for your Ubuntu version.
What versions of LibreOffice are affected by USN-7504-1?
USN-7504-1 affects multiple versions of LibreOffice across various Ubuntu releases including 24.10, 24.04, 22.04, and 20.04.
Can USN-7504-1 be exploited remotely?
Yes, USN-7504-1 can be exploited remotely as the vulnerability allows attackers to create malicious PDF files with forged signatures.
What should I do if I am unable to update LibreOffice for USN-7504-1?
If you cannot update LibreOffice, avoid opening untrusted PDF files until the issue is resolved.
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