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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Updated

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apache OpenOffice
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

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