CVE-2016-6804

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.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.28%
Vendor Advisory openoffice.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache OpenOffice
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2016-6804.html vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93774 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037016 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6804?
CVE-2016-6804 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-6804?
To fix CVE-2016-6804, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-6804 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-6804 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-6804?
CVE-2016-6804 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache OpenOffice.
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