Vulnerability Description
Apache OpenOffice 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 OpenOffice existed where master key was poorly encoded resulting in weakening its entropy from 128 to 43 bits making the stored passwords vulnerable to a brute force attack if an attacker has access to the users stored config. This issue affects: Apache OpenOffice versions prior to 4.1.13. Reference: CVE-2022-26307 - LibreOffice
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Openoffice | < 4.1.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/13/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2022-37401.htmlMitigationPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/13/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2022-37401.htmlMitigationPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-37401?
CVE-2022-37401 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Apache OpenOffice 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 i...
How severe is CVE-2022-37401?
CVE-2022-37401 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-37401?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Openoffice.