CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-6804

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Apache OpenOffice installer (versions prior to 4.1.3) 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.

Risk Assessment

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to the system and execution of malicious code with administrator privileges. This may result in serious security implications for the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to Apache OpenOffice version 4.1.3 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitor locations where installers are run to prevent infections.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS