CVE-2021-41831

Timestamp Manipulation with Signature Wrapping

Description

It is possible for an attacker to manipulate the timestamp of signed documents. All versions of Apache OpenOffice up to 4.1.10 are affected. Users are advised to update to version 4.1.11. See CVE-2021-25634 for the LibreOffice advisory.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.92% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache OpenOffice
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ra74d5057cdc781a36286a83e8bcbc90a7678f030ae73339c35dfc4f9%40%3Cusers.openoffice.apache.org%3E mailing list vendor advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc5c277cb83e335696657c5f27da1d1e2b5cb48346b0b55415a233757%40%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-41831?
CVE-2021-41831 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-41831?
To fix CVE-2021-41831, 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-2021-41831 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-41831 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-41831?
CVE-2021-41831 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache OpenOffice.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.