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Rewterz Threat Advisory – CVE-2021-30245 – Apache OpenOffice Code Execution

Severity

High

Analysis Summary

CVE-2021-30245

Apache OpenOffice could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper validation of non-http(s) hyperlinks. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted link, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.

Impact

Gain Access

Affected Vendors

Apache

Affected Products

  • Apache OpenOffice 4.1.8
  • Apache OpenOffice 4.1.9

Remediation

Upgrade to the latest version of OpenOffice (4.1.10 or later).

https://www.openoffice.org/

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