Vulnerability Description
LibreOffice before 5.4.5 and 6.x before 6.0.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via =WEBSERVICE calls in a document, which use the COM.MICROSOFT.WEBSERVICE function.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libreoffice | Libreoffice | < 5.4.5 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0418Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0517Third Party Advisory
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/libreoffice/core/commit/?h=libreoffice-5-4-5&id=a91PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/jollheef/libreoffice-remote-arbitrary-file-disclosureExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3579-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4111Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44022/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.libreoffice.org/about-us/security/advisories/cve-2018-1055/Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0418Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0517Third Party Advisory
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/libreoffice/core/commit/?h=libreoffice-5-4-5&id=a91PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/jollheef/libreoffice-remote-arbitrary-file-disclosureExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3579-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4111Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44022/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-6871?
CVE-2018-6871 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). LibreOffice before 5.4.5 and 6.x before 6.0.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via =WEBSERVICE calls in a document, which use the COM.MICROSOFT.WEBSERVICE function.
How severe is CVE-2018-6871?
CVE-2018-6871 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-6871?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libreoffice Libreoffice, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server.