Vulnerability Description
The Apache OpenOffice installer (versions prior to 4.1.3, including some branded as OpenOffice.org) for Windows contains a defective operation that allows execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges. This requires that the location in which the installer is run has been previously poisoned by a file that impersonates a dynamic-link library that the installer depends upon.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Openoffice | < 4.1.3 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93774Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037016Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2016-6804.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93774Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037016Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2016-6804.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6804?
CVE-2016-6804 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The Apache OpenOffice installer (versions prior to 4.1.3, including some branded as OpenOffice.org) for Windows contains a defective operation that allows execution of arbitrary code with elevated pri...
How severe is CVE-2016-6804?
CVE-2016-6804 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6804?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Openoffice, Microsoft Windows.