CVE-2024-12425

Path traversal leading to arbitrary .ttf file write

Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in The Document Foundation LibreOffice allows Absolute Path Traversal. An attacker can write to arbitrary locations, albeit suffixed with ".ttf", by supplying a file in a format that supports embedded font files. This issue affects LibreOffice: from 24.8 before < 24.8.4.

Category

2.4
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Affected: The Document Foundation LibreOffice
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.libreoffice.org/about-us/security/advisories/cve-2024-12425

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12425?
CVE-2024-12425 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-12425?
To fix CVE-2024-12425, 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-2024-12425 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-12425 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-2024-12425?
CVE-2024-12425 affects The Document Foundation LibreOffice.
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