CVE-2021-28129

DEB packaging for Apache OpenOffice 4.1.8 installed with a non-root userid and groupid

Description

While working on Apache OpenOffice 4.1.8 a developer discovered that the DEB package did not install using root, but instead used a userid and groupid of 500. This both caused issues with desktop integration and could allow a crafted attack on files owned by that user or group if they exist. Users who installed the Apache OpenOffice 4.1.8 DEB packaging should upgrade to the latest version of Apache OpenOffice.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.25%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache OpenOffice
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc9090ab48b4699494b63b35cd6d7414c52d665ecae12add3cdc56c9b%40%3Cusers.openoffice.apache.org%3E vendor advisory mailing list
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r9e72234dd662280fa1a3cca6164d3470a1dbc0d8e53e48ba27f787ce%40%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/10/07/5 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28129?
CVE-2021-28129 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-28129?
To fix CVE-2021-28129, 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-2021-28129 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-28129 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-2021-28129?
CVE-2021-28129 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache OpenOffice.
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