Vulnerability Description
By exploiting the way Apache OpenOffice before 4.1.4 renders embedded objects, an attacker could craft a document that allows reading in a file from the user's filesystem. Information could be retrieved by the attacker by, e.g., using hidden sections to store the information, tricking the user into saving the document and convincing the user to send the document back to the attacker. The vulnerability is mitigated by the need for the attacker to know the precise file path in the target system, and the need to trick the user into saving the document and sending it back.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Openoffice | <= 4.1.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.3 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.3 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.3 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96402Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037893Issue TrackingThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0914Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0979Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3792Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2017-3157.htmlIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96402Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037893Issue TrackingThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0914Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0979Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3792Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2017-3157.htmlIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-3157?
CVE-2017-3157 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). By exploiting the way Apache OpenOffice before 4.1.4 renders embedded objects, an attacker could craft a document that allows reading in a file from the user's filesystem. Information could be retriev...
How severe is CVE-2017-3157?
CVE-2017-3157 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-3157?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Openoffice, Debian Debian Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus.