Vulnerability Description
LibreOffice supports the storage of passwords for web connections in the user’s configuration database. The stored passwords are encrypted with a single master key provided by the user. A flaw in LibreOffice existed where the required initialization vector for encryption was always the same which weakens the security of the encryption making them vulnerable if an attacker has access to the user's configuration data. This issue affects: The Document Foundation LibreOffice 7.2 versions prior to 7.2.7; 7.3 versions prior to 7.3.1.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libreoffice | Libreoffice | >= 7.2.0, < 7.2.7 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/13/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/03/msg00022.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.libreoffice.org/about-us/security/advisories/cve-2022-26306Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/13/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/03/msg00022.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.libreoffice.org/about-us/security/advisories/cve-2022-26306Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-26306?
CVE-2022-26306 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). LibreOffice supports the storage of passwords for web connections in the user’s configuration database. The stored passwords are encrypted with a single master key provided by the user. A flaw in Libr...
How severe is CVE-2022-26306?
CVE-2022-26306 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-26306?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libreoffice Libreoffice, Debian Debian Linux.