https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2024/q1/9: CVE-2012-5639: Apache OpenOffice: Loading internal / external resources without warning
Published Jan 3, 2024
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Affected Software
1 affected component
Apache OpenOffice
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2012-5639?
CVE-2012-5639 has a medium severity level as it allows loading of internal and external resources without user warning.
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How do I fix CVE-2012-5639?
To fix CVE-2012-5639, update to the latest version of Apache OpenOffice where this vulnerability has been patched.
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What impact does CVE-2012-5639 have on system security?
CVE-2012-5639 may allow an attacker to exploit the application to load potentially malicious resources without user consent.
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Is CVE-2012-5639 specific to a certain version of Apache OpenOffice?
CVE-2012-5639 affects multiple versions of Apache OpenOffice, particularly before the security update was released.
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What are the symptoms of exploitation of CVE-2012-5639?
Exploitation of CVE-2012-5639 may not present visible symptoms, but could result in unauthorized access to external content.