SB2016080401 - Ubuntu update for LibreOffice
Published: August 4, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016080401
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Impress file processing flaw (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1513)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.The vulnerability exists due to an access control error in Apache OpenOffice. A remote attacker can trigger a memory corruption error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.by creating a specially crafted OpenDocument Presentation (.ODP) or Presentation Template (.OTP) file.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.