Vulnerability in Apache Openoffice
CVE-2021-28129
While working on Apache OpenOffice 4.1.8 a developer discovered that the DEB package did not install using root, but instead used a userid and groupid of 500. This both caused issues with desktop integration and could allow a crafted attack on files owned by that user or group if they exist. Users who installed the Apache OpenOffice 4.1.8 DEB packaging should upgrade to the latest version of Apache OpenOffice.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.005 (43.9th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 44th percentile — 43.9% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.005 · newest: 0.005 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Apache Openoffice — versions 4.1.8
- Apache Software Foundation Openoffice — versions Apache OpenOffice 4.1.8
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc9090ab48b4699494b63b35cd6d7414c52d665ecae12add3c… (Mailing List, Vendor Advisory)
- lists.apache.org/thread.html/r9e72234dd662280fa1a3cca6164d3470a1dbc0d8e53e48ba2… (mailing-list)
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/10/07/5 (mailing-list, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-28129?
- CVE-2021-28129 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Openoffice, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-10-07.
- How severe is CVE-2021-28129?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.